Chapter 131
At that moment, Percy could no longer bear to stay.
Burning with humiliation and rage, he spun on his heel and stormed off.
He ran straight out of the campus, clutching the velvet ring box in his hand.
Staring at the gleaming diamond inside, he felt a bitter contrast–the confidence and excitement he’d felt when he first brought
it now seemed like a cruel joke.
Stellar really didn’t hold back.
She hadn’t spared him even a shred of dignity.
Fury surged through him.
With a sharp motion, he tossed the ring into a nearby trash can.
Then, as if that wasn’t enough, he kicked the bin over, sending its contents spilling onto the ground before storming off.
But halfway down the road, resentment gnawed at him
Frustration and regret gnawed at him, a lingering sense of unfinished business hanging over him.
With a scowl, he turned on his heel and walked back.
Just as he reached the school gates, his eyes landed on a young girl bending down to pick up his ring.
Her side profile was sharp and delicate.
And the moment she lifted her head, Percy froze.
She had fair skin and bright eyes, bearing a striking resemblance to Stellar–not identical, but close enough to stir a sense of déjà
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The resemblance was about fifty percent, but her eyes reminded him of the times when Stellar used to chase after him with that same gleam in her eyes during his school days.
However, the nostalgia vanished as quickly as it came.
His expression hardened.
“What do you think you’re doing?”
The girl startled at his voice, looking up like a frightened deer,
She instinctively tucked the ring behind her back, eyes wary.
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“I found it! It was in the trash! You threw it away, so it’s mine now!”
Percy stared at her, momentarily at a loss.
Stellar would never act like this.
His irritation simmered, but curiosity kept him rooted in place.
“What do you even want it for?”
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The girl straightened, speaking with absolute conviction. “Something this expensive? Of course, I’m going to sell it for cash. What else?”
“You-”
Percy hadn’t expected any woman to be so blunt about her love for money.
Oddly enough, instead of finding it off–putting, he found it… almost amusing.
Still, she remained on high alert, subtly inching backward, as if expecting him to lunge for the ring.
The moment he made a move, she was ready to bolt.
Percy let out a long breath, his anger dissipating into something else entirely.
It was just a ring that cost a few grand at most,
Did it really matter anymore?
“Whatever. She didn’t want it anyway, so it’s yours now.”
Percy turned away, heading for his car.
But before he could get in, the girl followed after him, hesitating before asking cautiously,
“You’re really not gonna take it back? You’re not gonna accuse me of stealing and have me thrown in jail, right?”
A moment ago, she had sounded so bold, but it turned out, it was all just for show.
Percy smirked.
“Do I look like someone with that much free time?”
To his surprise, she actually nodded.
“Yeah. You rich people always have too much time on your hands. I mean, you literally came to a university just to propose. You’re clearly not busy.”
Percy’s eye twitched.
Before he could respond, she went on, completely unfazed.
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“Anyway, where are you headed next? Can you give me a ride? I’m in a hurry.”
For a second, he nearly laughed at the audacity.
Maybe it was the faint resemblance to Stellar, but for some reason, he had a little more patience than usual.
“Where do you need to go?”
“Dusk Lounge. I’ve got a shift.”
Percy raised an eyebrow, surprised by her straightforwardness.
Judging by her plain clothes and how eager she was to pocket the ring, it was obvious she wasn’t well–off.
He had already planned to grab a drink somewhere.
“Get in.”
The girl’s eyes lit up.
Afraid he might change his mind, she quickly slid into the passenger seat, immediately urging him, “Hurry up! My shift’s starting soon, and they’ll dock my pay if I’m late.”
Percy was speechless.
At this point, he might as well be her chauffeur.
“You really love money that much?”
“How else am I supposed to survive?” she said matter–of–factly.
“I grew up in a small town, my parents favor my brother and don’t care about me, and the only reason I even made it to college is because some kind soul sponsored my tuition.
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“If I don’t work and study at the same time, I can’t even afford my daily expenses…”
She spoke casually, without a hint of self–pity or defensiveness.
