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

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

if she planned to always remain a mystery to the public, Maja paused, recalling the

the company, potential partners were hesitant to bet on the commercial value of Star Movie Group. If she accepted

to do was portray herself as a commodity, one with a

in such interviews where hosts typically asked tough questions, especially at a time when Star Movie Group was on the

After

up the phone, she inquired about the upcoming award

live, and Shawn happens to be

to sit next to Shawn at the event and gradually

the partners who had agreed

work than on her heartbreak

he’d said, he could find

was tired of constantly

had been

illusions. Only her career would always remain with

the office early, meeting Shawn

to you. Let’s interact a lot during the event to grab more screen time. Star Movie Group needs a lot of publicity right now, and I

Maja was going to the

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