"No regrets," Nina replied. "I just never imagined I'd be in this position. I used to be just a secretary, and now I'm making a huge gamble with ten million. It's enough to scare anyone!" Penelope put her arm around Nina's shoulder. "You're my biggest investor now. I'll be counting on you!"

"Don't say that!" Nina said. "The hard work is just beginning. We'll only be able to relax once the drama airs and gets good feedback. Otherwise, we'll be in big trouble. We have to win this time!" Penelope knew she was making a huge gamble just like Nina.

The stakes were high, and this project could make or break them. She did not know why she felt compelled to take such a risky path. Perhaps it was Nina's determination that inspired her.

It ignited a fire in her, driving her to aim for the top. She was no longer just Penelope from a small town. She was aiming to become Queen Penelope.

A confident smile tugged at Penelope's lips. "We can only win, no room for failure!"

Back at the office, it was already after hours. Nina felt exhausted.

She found herself getting tired more easily, wondering if it was due to the pregnancy. She used to handle work just fine. Without giving it much thought, she kept preparing for the new drama, working late into the night.

slumped over her desk and fell

home, Wilfred came to her office. Finding her asleep at her desk, he

cut his wrist, letting his blood drip onto the beads of her

scene was

returned and had not had a chance to contact Nina. He brought some gifts for her, feeling excited But as he stopped and took in what he was seeing, his

his wrist, his face

a noise, he called out,

was cold, his eyes almost icy. He held a scalpel, speaking calmly,

friend of Nina's," Scott responded, realizing the situation.

and his grip on the scalpel tightening. He lunged at Scott, aiming for

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