Chapter 72

She knocked on the door.

“Come in!” cáme Nash’s voice, neither warm nor cold.

Entering the room, Nina saw Nash busy on his computer. Lately, he had been preoccupied with preparations for the upcoming gala, and she wondered what more he had to attend to after returning home from work.

Nash glanced up at her. “What’s the matter?”

Nina replied, “Tomorrow is the annual gala of the York Corporation, and I’m planning to attend.”

This caught Nash’s attention, and his gaze focused on her.

“I recall you don’t enjoy such events.”

Indeed, she didn’t fancy attending such events, finding them too attention–seeking and noisy. Previously, she didn’t see the necessity, but now she did.

Nina smiled and said, “People change.”

Nash said. “I’ll have someone prepare a

need, I’ve already

with

that, Nina

for a moment.

brought a hint of amusement to

Corporation’s Charity Gala, many dignitaries made their entrance.

arrived at

ample time for women to prepare, there was a

saw Miranda arrive. Today, Miranda appeared plain–faced, dressed very simply, with seven or eight assistants by her

and quipped, “Everyone else is getting dolled up,

you to

Nina’s ear. “Who knows if I’ll be meddling

415 BONUS

of the York family. Miranda had assumed the role of the lady of the house, while Nina remained a mere secretary. Miranda

her assistants into the largest

Later on…

“Miss Zimmerman!”

amiable and approachable with the staff, but today she seemed downcast. Upon seeing Miranda occupying the largest dressing room, her expression soured, and she

an outdoor chair, a spot typically frequented by lesser–known artists. This indicated

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