Daniel was also taken aback but skillfully concealed his surprise. A flat greeting was all she received from him.

While Rachael guided Camila through the office, Daniel discreetly pulled Lily aside to seek clarification about the situation.

Lily's smile was tinged with awkwardness as she explained, "She came for an interview. Initially, she applied for a managerial position, but I discovered her writing skills. She used to be an editor, so I roped her in to handle editing work temporarily. I'm short-staffed!"

"That's not what I'm asking!" Daniel's tone was stern as he glared at her. "Why did you hire her?"

"Oh..." Lily scratched her head, admitting, "I only found out that she's your cousin after doing a background check two days ago."

"Lily!" Daniel widened his eyes in disbelief. "We were married, after all. Didn't you see her at my home back then?"

"Hey, hey, hey!" Lily retorted, "Don't accuse me. I'm worried that Maisie will misunderstand more than you do! We lived separately as soon as we got married. When have I stayed at your place?"

didn't, but you visited

those were banquets! I have face blindness. I can't remember faces. I

silence. It made sense. Camila had a low presence. Lily aside, he struggled

whole family paid much attention to her. Being the adoptive daughter in such

helplessly. As he was about to leave,

react like that?

I don't really know her. So please keep an eye out for her. Don't let your guard down just because she's

have to worry about that." Lily chuckled. "I'll keep

coincidentally encountering Camila at the

with Rachael, organized her desk, and was now rearranging the

wore her usual honest smile, "Daniel, do you

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