Abigail figured they weren't in the right position to meddle in others' affairs.

"We may give our advice, yet if they choose not to heed it, then so it shall be. Their fate lies in their own hands," Luna expressed softly.

Every romantic tale encountered its twists and turns.

Throughout the ages, it had often been either the bride's parents or the groom's who dissented a couple's relationship. Smooth marriages were rare occurrences.

"His father has a hot temper," Dana fretted.

After eventually soothing Dana and sending her away, Luna sighed in resignation. "Irene has encountered countless obstacles. She believed she had found someone with similar living conditions to her, but she failed to realize a man who owned a car and a house couldn't be just moderate."

Moreover, there were many in Capitalis who carried prejudice toward immigrants.

"It's really hard for the local families in Capitalis to accept her conditions," Abigail murmured softly.

Luna let out a weary sigh and remained silent.

As the workday neared its end, Leon finally turned up.

"Miss Smith." He stood by the office entrance, looking visibly restrained and nervous.

Abigail peered over her computer screen. "You're back."

"Um..." Leon seemed somewhat embarrassed.

"You haven't been working on the team's design. Where were you?" Luna asked with a stern expression.

Leon nervously chewed his lip before asking, "Did my mother stop by? Did she cause a commotion?"

Do you think our company is just for show? We can handle anyone,"

trouble for

"Should we

any of my calls. She only responds to texts." Luna wanted to speak with Irene, but she was

try calling her." Abigail

calling Irene, there was no answer

evening, Irene returned to the hotel from the film set

by now, so

had so much work to do, so I hardly had time to check

to reply to her. 'Don't worry about it. Take

a

she ordered takeout and

the hotel, wearing her clothes

to Leon's texts while waiting for

I've been preoccupied with work lately, so just focus on your affairs. You don't have to pick me

texted her earlier in the day, saying he wouldn't be able to

him to come and pick her

capable of living independently. She also didn't want to occupy

reply to her

and Irene hurried

the delivery man forcefully pushed it open further, and behind him

into the room, and the door slammed shut with a

her struggles futile as she stared fearfully at the middle-aged

menacing look on his face and a sturdy build, the man bore a striking resemblance to Leon in his features. Hence, Irene realized instantly who he

you this

at him and

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