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.”

someone

already chosen

added with a smirk, “On your

that, Nina left.

for a

spending his money brought a hint of amusement

Corporation’s Charity Gala,

after another, chauffeured cars arrived at the

room, alongside other artists. To ensure ample time for women

dressed very simply, with seven or

maintaining her usual secretary appearance, Miranda smiled and quipped, “Everyone else is getting dolled up, why are you still here? Aren’t you attending tonight’s event?

you to meddle so much,” Nina

Miranda approached, leaning in closer to Nina’s ear. “Who knows if

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of the lady of the house, while Nina remained a mere secretary. Miranda could order her around

grandly led her

Later on…

“Miss Zimmerman!”

She was amiable and approachable with the staff,

sit on an outdoor chair, a spot typically frequented by lesser–known artists. This indicated Penelope’s indifference to her

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