"Alright, alright, best friend, I'll give you a certificate of excellence!" Maria laughed.

Tiana grinned cheekily, "Forget the certificate-just be my sister-in-law."

Maria gave her a sideways glance. "If I become your sister-in-law, your carefree days will be over."

"Why?" Tiana blinked her wide eyes in confusion.

"Because I'd team up with your mom and start arranging blind dates for you," Maria teased.

"No, please!" Tiana groaned dramatically, "I'm still young! I don't want a boyfriend yet don't be so cruel!"

Maria chuckled. "Then you better stop meddling in my love life."

Tiana paused, then said, "Wait a minute. Does that mean you don't like my brother?"

Her eyes gleamed as she added, "Do you like that pretty boy?"

"Huh?" Maria was caught off guard.

"You know, your business partner. He totally looks like a pretty boy-no real talent, just a bad attitude. You know what they call guys like him? A 'social climber!' And let me tell you, social climbers are not to be trusted.

way too much about appearances. If you help them climb the ladder, they'll see you as an obstacle rather than someone who supports them. The moment they get the chance, they'll kick you to the curb." Tiana's tone was

was stunned for a moment but then burst into laughter. "That sounds terrifying! Maybe I really

be an ungrateful social

wasn't sure, but one thing was

done all I can. The rest

...

turned her down several times, making it clear he didn't want to continue their

wasn't going to work

was her potential golden ticket, and she had no intention of letting

Diana was certain he

could secure him

in her judgment. Ng matter what, she wasn't going

the hospital, staying for about an hour before heading to another hospital, where he stood outside a specific

wondered who

way he looked through the window gave her a sinking feeling-it was as if he were

this, jealousy consumed

Diana went to the hospital early and

was the same woman who had demanded fifteen thousand dollars from her

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