On the other side of town, Maja had arrived at the university.

It was one of the top-tier universities in the nation, on par with the esteemed Solstice College. Shirley, at the tender age of thirty,

teaching at this institution, was a testament to her excellence.

Maja had her target in sight. As she saw Shirley approaching from a distance, she feigned a stomachache, clutching her belly.

Shirley was dressed in a soft, gentle manner, with shoulder-length hair and a scarf wrapped around her neck.

Her gaze lingered on Maja for a few seconds, hesitant. "Are you feeling alright?" she asked.

Maja looked up, meeting Shirley's eyes.

It seemed Shirley recognized her. Hesitating for a few seconds, she finally asked, "Aren't you Miss Maja from Star Movie Group?"

The company had been in the spotlight that year, and as its president, Maja's information had been dug up countless times.

Not to mention the rumors that had swirled around her and lan, which had made the rounds on social media.

Feeling a bit awkward, Maja remembered her distinct identity and stood upright.

"Ah, yes, that's me."

Shirley tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and offered a reserved smile.

"Ms. Pennyfeather, I saw you outside the hospital last time. I wasn’t sure if you were looking for me. I have a student at your

company; they haven't debuted yet, but they've mentioned the generous treatment and praised you several times."

Maja's embarrassment grew. She had planned to make it seem like a chance encounter, maybe even stir a bit of sympathy, but

who she

I'm honored. I am indeed looking for you. Ms.

side by side, Shirley nodded. "Yes, she's fortunate to be with your company. It’s tough finding a job with

degree."

Movie Group certainly have talent.

dessert café, where Shirley invited Maja to sit

She now appreciated the saying, "A cultured mind brings grace to the soul," and

But Abner and

to Shirley's life plan, she probably envisioned marrying

life. But with Abner, the risks

Shirley had no feelings for Abner, Maja's intervention now would be

Maja even

Shirley's gaze, she

do you have

aback by the question and

participated in a mentorship program and brought a boy

didn't respond immediately; instead, she looked down, gripping her coffee cup

there was a story

ordering several desserts and a fruit

minutes, Shirley exhaled slowly. "Yes, but he left my ha long tago. We haven't

If you are hoping to reach him through me, I'm afraid I'll

friend

Shirley stopped, suddenly tense.

coffee cup tightened, and after a moment, she asked, "Is he

often hinted at a deeper

Recently, he was seriously injured

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