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?"

but you visited whenever we

can't

into silence. It made sense. Camila had a low presence. Lily aside, he struggled to recall what

her. Being the adoptive daughter in such a large

was about to leave, Lily

that? Do

He paused. "I just thought she never fit in among our family members. To be honest, I don't really know her. So please keep an eye out

don't have to worry about that." Lily chuckled. "I'll keep my

encountering Camila at

organized her desk, and was now rearranging the drafts she needed

"Daniel, do you have time for a

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