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

to the public, Maja paused, recalling the online rumors that she was a hideous woman who loved to sponsor

company, potential partners were hesitant to bet on the commercial value of Star Movie Group. If she accepted the interview. it could serve as a promotion for the company, which would

do was portray herself as a commodity, one with

didn’t want to participate in such interviews where hosts typically asked tough questions, especially at a time when Star Movie Group

After

the phone, she inquired about the upcoming

Pennyfeather, there is indeed an award ceremony coming up. It’s broadcasted live, and Shawn happens to be nominated for the best actor,”

to sit next to Shawn at the event and gradually reveal

determined to show the partners who had agreed to cooperate the potential of the company!

focus on work than

could find

different worlds anyway, and she was tired

his words had been utterly

Only her career would always

at the office early, meeting Shawn

you. Let’s interact a lot during the event to grab more screen time. Star Movie

was going to the event with him!

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