Jonas pursed his lips. He knew why Melinda insisted to know. After hesitating for a while, he finally opened his mouth in attempt to say something.

Melinda's eyebrows furrowed and her lips instantly formed into a line the moment she heard Emily's name. She did not even bother waiting for Jonas to continue. Instead, she hung up the phone abruptly while she felt a tightness form in her chest.

How many more times did she have to feel hurt for her to see that she did not mean anything at all to Jonas?

As long as Emily was in the picture, all her illusions were shattered.

Jonas stared at his phone in shock after hearing the sound of the beep on the other end. He tried calling her again, but the line was busy. Melinda was definitely mad at him.

Melinda took several deep breaths as she tried to calm herself down before heading towards the direction of Kent who was currently talking to another editor. As soon as they saw her approaching, they immediately stopped whatever it was they were discussing about.

"Miss Mo, I hope I get to have the chance to work with you next time. You are very good with words," the editor praised.

His face showed regret over just meeting Melinda after she had already found a company to work for.

A lot of people thought at first that Melinda's writing was too dark, but strangely it was clean. If one were to look into it carefully, they would realize that the persistence of a stubborn person in the darkness was not something any ordinary writer could easily possess.

Because of the strong contrast, her writing became even more distracting.

"I'm glad you appreciate it. I suppose that the opportunity will present itself soon." She smiled politely and shook the editor's hand.

"I won't be disturbing you any further, then. Let's have another chat soon when you have some free time."

The editor then turned to face Kent, smiling as he held out his hand. "I'm looking forward to our collaboration."

"It would be my honor," he replied.

The editor left not long after both of them shook hands. Melinda figured that the collaboration they were just talking about meant Kent would work with this magazine.

Kent glanced over to Melinda. "You look pale. Today must have been exhausting for you."

He was actually aware that the phone call Melinda had a moment ago was the reason behind her miserable expression. After all, Kent was a clever man.

Melinda let out a soft sigh. "Yeah. It has been bothering me for days."

She was always actively participating in the whole process even though the studio mainly handled majority of it. Naturally, she would be exhausted.

"We have an appointment later. Why don't you take a break for a while?" Kent gave her a sympathized look.

Although it was obvious that he did not approve of Jonas not showing up today, he would not say it out loud. The current situation between him and Melinda was a sensitive topic.

All the questions and answers for the interview were already prepared in advance so Melinda did not have to worry about how to answer properly. As soon as Kent had left, Melinda crashed herself into the lounge's sofa.

the launch event was a success. You don't have to worry about the rest. I'll handle it. I've already arranged for a driver, so you don't have to drive, and

kind of funny. She had always

a smile. "Thank you, dear

Gu's mansion at the time, yet she didn't

Melinda came out, they hurriedly rushed over, eager to

returning to the downtown area from the Gu's mansion since the place was isolated enough to even get a taxi. Eventually, Melinda

him quietly carrying Momo in his arms was a rare occurrence, seeing that he looked so arrogant most of

at the sight of Melinda. It sounded as if it was complaining to her about

are you angry?" Jonas

was a stupid question. It was clearly obvious from her cold expression,

book launch was over, she should have a bright smile plastered on

home together,

supposed to attend Melinda's event today about her

ignored Jonas while he stared at her expectantly. Instead, she reached out towards Momo and silently hugged it without so much as

Melinda. She patted the cat's head as it continued to purr

here. I have brought you a gift," Jonas

that he was purposefully ignored and wanted to catch her attention, so he took out

Jonas saw the necklace at the mall today, it instantly reminded him of Melinda. He had always thought that her collarbone was

it,"

of her. It was adorned with uniquely designed diamonds that were sure to perfectly highlight the beauty of one's collarbone. It looked very

angry at Jonas that moment, she would have accepted the gift. However, seeing that it was supposed to be a means

you. Please

but he quickly gathered the courage

beautiful," he told her as he observed the

he had good taste in buying

my own way of apologizing to you for what happened today. Please don't refuse it,

admitted

came to a halt when Nelson entered the villa with Yulia. Yulia seemed to be enjoying the fact that

Did everything go well?"

that Melinda had returned home, he immediately went to find her without bothering to wait for Melinda to greet him at

smile at the old man.

not want him to find out that she was upset with

loved her so much that if he knew that she was upset he would

only wished for the elders to

from her expression. Nelson was

something wrong, Melinda? You do not look quite

the old man to figure out what was wrong with Melinda. Noticing this, Melinda reluctantly smiled

couldn't hide her

fine. I'm just exhausted from today's events, that's all."

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