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

you. Ms. Dorothy,

Shirley nodded. "Yes, she's fortunate to

degree."

who join Star Movie Group certainly

dessert café, where Shirley invited

a seat. She now appreciated the saying, "A cultured mind brings grace to the

was smitten. But Abner and Shirley were worlds

troubled at the thought. According to Shirley's life plan, she probably

But with Abner,

for Abner, Maja's intervention now

Maja even

gaze, she felt compelled to speak

you have

was taken aback by the question and

remember you once participated in a mentorship

respond immediately; instead, she looked down, gripping

there was a story

desserts

but he left my ha long tago. We haven't seen each other in ages.

reach him through

a friend

Shirley stopped, suddenly tense.

cup tightened, and after

question often hinted at a

downs. Recently, he was seriously injured and

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