Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 659

Mrs. Thompson was intrigued by the author's name the moment she saw it on the book cover. "Madge, Madge Aberdeen... sounds so familiar," she mused.

It was the very reason Mrs. Thompson had picked up the book in the first place. Upon seeing the author's name, she was momentarily taken aback.

Mr. Thompson sighed, seemingly caught in the same loop of curiosity that had led him to open the book. And the more he read, the more engrossed he became.

Initially, Mrs. Thompson had casually inquired, not expecting much since Corley wasn't omniscient. But to her surprise-

"I know her."

He briefly explained his connection with Madge.

Neely had a moment of realization; the young girl he had seen at The Book Nook was Madge's daughter. The very day he had been upstairs, a book signing event for this very book was taking place.

He couldn't help but chuckle, "Who would've thought such serendipity existed."

met, her voice soft and pleasant, stirring something within her, "Such a well-mannered and polite girl could only be the product of exceptional parenting." If only they could

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onset of winter, Nadine had jetted off to Australia to escape the cold, a ritual she followed every year. Her colleagues had grown accustomed to it. After all,

was a mystery to her employees. They knew only that they

authors never published new works again, as if they had vanished from the

spark under Nadine's wing. But why did Nadine sign them in

did the studio make money? What

we're just the working class, not our place

Don't do much besides printing contracts, and with a steady paycheck plus benefits, it's not bad. But honestly, I can't

"Curious about what?"

years without producing

signing these authors, where does the

are you asking?

secrets from me? You're the only accountant in our studio. All the cash flow goes through you. I don't believe you have no clue. Come

secret and the "a melon eaten alone is not as sweet" mentality,