"I'm okay." Maisie's voice was weak.

Lily beckoned Rachael over, urging her to escort Maisie to the meeting room for some much-needed rest. To be safe, she discreetly contacted Daniel, enlisting him to come and pick her up.

Upon hearing the surprising turn of events, Daniel headed to the company to collect Maisie.

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Once Maisie was comfortably settled, he thought for a moment before calling Toph.

"Uncle?" Toph's cheerful voice resonated, accompanied by the sound of his vibrant laughter. "Miss me? Hold on, I'm in the middle of drawing... The signal's a bit dodgy here. Let me find a better spot!"

After some rustling noise, Toph returned with a smile, saying, "Found a good spot, uncle. We're good to chat now! What can I do for you?"

"Hmm..." Daniel pondered. "Did Sephy grow taller? I've been away from Centrolis for so long, and I miss that little girl."

you get it mixed up? I'm her uncle, not her dad! You should

my sister and brother-in-law? Are

and Uncle Nicholas?" Toph sounded puzzled. "Why not just give them a call

a tad

then chose a direct approach. "Toph, I called to talk to

like it!" Toph chuckled.

a question about someone..." He asked, "As an artist,

gotten into you today, uncle? The Newhouse family is pretty renowned there. You should know

image, he remained oblivious to the currents beneath their seemingly

he was the indispensable right-hand man,

sure Lily informed you about Maisie's book. She's releasing a comic version, and you're in the running for the illustration

Toph confirmed. "But my chances are slim. My previous

Harvey's style match?

"He's quite a hit in the industry. His style

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