Daniel was itching with curiosity. He really wanted to know what Maisie had written. He remembered that in the past, she used to be a quiet person, unlike other girls, who went on shopping sprees for no reason. She used to prefer to stay at home and write or draw.

Every poem she had written back then had carried his shadow, and every painting had depicted him. However, he hadn't cherished these gestures at the time. Perhaps when someone was held in the palm of one's hand for too long, they started taking their sincerity for granted.

"Well..." Daniel cleared his throat to feign nonchalance. "This investment proposal seems decent. Your company could actually expand further. An additional investment is not out of the question..."

Lily chuckled and turned her computer screen. On the display was the manuscript Maisie had sent.

"Dansie?" Daniel was momentarily puzzled.

"Yes." Lily nodded. "That's her pen name, and it combines both your names! How about that? Are you pleased?"

remained outwardly composed, but just as Lily had said, he was

Maisie's affection for him in every word, but the

read for a long time and stood in front of

admitted. "But sincerity is

of writing meet the publishing criteria

have a warm feel, so they should attract a group

mean, if this book doesn't sell well, I'll bear the loss. Just on one condition. Don't

not sell poorly, and perhaps she'll

the way..." She perceived his thoughts and asked softly, "What are your plans for the two

Daniel hesitated.

if this is the right thing to say," she advised. "But you need to understand that honesty is far better than concealing the truth. It'd be better for you to tell her yourself about your shared past instead of letting her hear about it from someone else, don't

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