The next day, Maisie hesitated but eventually decided to call Daniel.

Her heart raced when the call connected, and she felt nervous hearing Daniel's deep, electric voice on the other end.

"Maisie?" Daniel suppressed his joy, keeping his tone flat. "Why did you call?"

"I heard about what happened with my sister," she said, "I know you helped. I'm grateful."

"Oh, it's nothing." He played it cool. "Fat Lawler and my brother-in-law go way back. I was just catching up for him."

She mustered her courage and said, "Mr. Quimby, let me treat you to a meal just like before. You come to my place, and I'll cook."

Daniel's heart almost jumped out.

He was over the moon. He wanted to say yes, but his rationality kicked in.

In the end, he suppressed his emotions.

He pretended to be calm and said, "No need."

my sister who initiated this. She's grateful for you. Not only did you help her clear her debt, but you also helped

really." Daniel chuckled. "You don't have

"Mr. Quimby..."

got to run. That's all

call ended, Maisie's

the couch for a long time. He snapped

to sign

document. He

subordinate sighed upon seeing him losing his

His eyes were tired. "Her boyfriend's back. I'll stir up trouble for her

I don't think she sees it

do you know!" Daniel glared

the document away and

leaned on the couch, forcing a smile. He hoped Maisie would come back to him, but what he wanted more was for her to

was Maisie's core belief. Even though she didn't love him, she would still be loyal to

he interfered with their relationship and she fell in love with him, she would blame herself and be in

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