"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."

up? I'm her uncle, not her dad! You should ask my brother about

about my sister and brother-in-law?

sounded puzzled. "Why not just

a tad annoyed at beating

"Toph, I called to talk

like it!"

"As an artist,

today, uncle? The Newhouse family is pretty renowned there. You should know him

Daniel was familiar with the family's public image, he remained oblivious to the currents beneath their seemingly

considered Harvey as the family's pampered son and believed he was the indispensable right-hand man, the family's master.

deep breath, he spoke. "I'm sure Lily informed you about Maisie's book. She's

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

asked, "Does Harvey's style

quite a hit in the industry. His

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