"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."

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

sister

and Uncle Nicholas?" Toph sounded puzzled. "Why not

He grinned, feeling a tad

"Toph, I called

like it!" Toph chuckled.

asked, "As

City." Toph seemed unsure whether to laugh or sigh. "What's gotten into you today,

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

family's pampered son and believed he was the indispensable right-hand man, the family's master. It never occurred to

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

slim. My previous work mostly leaned toward fantasy, not really in sync

asked, "Does Harvey's style match?

hit in the industry. His style is unique, a

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