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

for you. Ms. Dorothy, I heard you are an English

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

degree."

Movie Group certainly have talent.

a campus dessert café, where Shirley invited Maja to

now appreciated the saying, "A cultured mind brings grace

Abner and Shirley were

the thought. According to Shirley's life plan, she probably envisioned marrying a

a stable life. But with Abner, the risks

had no feelings for Abner, Maja's intervention

Maja even

she felt

Dorothy, do you have someone

was taken aback by the question and paused before responding,

participated in a mentorship program and brought a

instead, she looked down, gripping her coffee cup

there was a story

several desserts and a fruit juice

slowly. "Yes, but he left my ha long

him through me,

a friend of

Shirley stopped, suddenly tense.

cup tightened, and after a moment,

hinted at

downs. Recently, he was seriously injured and seems

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