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 a gown for you.”

I’ve already chosen

she added with

that, Nina

for a

brought a hint of

the York Corporation’s Charity Gala,

after another, chauffeured cars arrived at the

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

for Yvonne, but instead, she saw Miranda arrive. Today, Miranda appeared plain–faced, dressed very simply, with seven or eight assistants by her side. It seemed she intended to do her grooming

usual secretary appearance, Miranda smiled and quipped, “Everyone else is getting dolled up, why

you to meddle so much,” Nina said

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

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assumed the role of the lady of the house, while Nina remained a mere secretary. Miranda could

grandly led her assistants into

Later on…

“Miss Zimmerman!”

amiable and

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 her

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