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.”

have someone prepare

need, I’ve already chosen

and she added with

that, Nina

for a

hint of amusement to his lips.

Gala, many dignitaries made their entrance.

after another, chauffeured cars arrived at the rear

To ensure ample time for women to prepare, there was

plain–faced, dressed very simply, with

updo, 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? Or did Nash not grant you permission and assigned you to work

there’s no need for you to meddle so much,” Nina said coldly.

not interested in meddling now, but…” Miranda approached, leaning in closer to Nina’s ear. “Who knows if I’ll be meddling in the future,

415 BONUS

Miranda had assumed the role of

grandly led her assistants into the largest dressing room.

Later on…

“Miss Zimmerman!”

called out to Penelope upon spotting her. She was currently the hottest female artist, and no event was complete without her presence. She was amiable and approachable with the staff, but today she seemed

chose not to enter the room to wait, opting instead to sit on an outdoor chair, a spot typically frequented by lesser–known artists. This indicated Penelope’s indifference to

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