Chapter 1129

When she returned to Zoey’s hospital room, Zoey, spotting her troubled expression, asked with concern, “Is it something with the company?”

Maja shook her head, managing a weak smile for her friend. “Zoey, focus on your health. I’m going to head back to Rosewood Manor for a shower before diving into some paperwork at the office.”

“Alright, but you don’t look so good, Ms. Pennyfeather”

Tm fine”

Maja left the hospital, taking a moment to glance at the overcast sky, a prickling sensation at the corner of her eyes.

When she arrived back at Rosewood Manor, she showered away the smell of gasoline clinging to her clothes. It was only when she stepped out of the bathroom that she noticed her skin, reddened from the vigorous scrubbing:

It was as if through such actions, she could erase that night with Patric

She forced herself to descend the stairs and down a bitter cup of coffee before heading to the office.

After a meeting where she set the company’s goal for the upcoming month, she buried herself in documents until midnight.

As the city outside turned into a bright cluster of lights, she lifted her coffee cup, standing by the floor–to–ceiling window, taking in the view

A TV station had gotten hold of her number and wanted to invite her for an interview. She declined politely

remain a mystery to the public, Maja paused, recalling the online rumors that she was a

Movie Group. If she accepted the interview. it

she had to do was portray herself as a commodity,

where hosts typically asked tough questions, especially at a time when Star Movie Group was on the rise. If the Sanders family had connections with the TV station,

After

phone, she inquired about the

ceremony coming up. It’s broadcasted live, and Shawn happens to

planned to sit next to Shawn at the event and

was determined to show the partners who had agreed to cooperate the potential of the

rather focus on work than on her

said, he could find someone better.

she was tired of constantly

words had been utterly demeaning

Only her career

she arrived at the office early, meeting Shawn

a lot during the event to grab more screen time.

Maja was going to

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