Maisie paused, momentarily uncertain. She wasn't always quick to react to these situations, not quite understanding why.

"Lily, I'm not well-versed in this stuff, but why not talk to Rachael? She knows a lot; maybe you both can come up with something?"

"Ugh, forget it!" Lily sighed. "Rachael hasn't been focused on work lately. She's been taking frequent leaves! But... she's been dedicated to me for so many years, working tirelessly before with no complaints. Let her rest for a while!"

"Rachael doesn't usually take time off, right?" Maisie was puzzled. "Is there something bothering her lately?"

"What could it be? It's just because..." Lily's words trailed off.

It was because she favored Maisie so much that all the good resources flowed toward her. It wasn't a problem for the established authors under the company. However, Rachael had a few small authors under her, and they couldn't match these resources in terms of experience and capability. Yet, Rachael still wanted to try her best for them.

After Lily rejected Rachael several times, she started feeling jealous.

took a deep breath and chuckled wryly. "Forget it. Let her be. If she rests for a while,

and place to meet Lily, and hung up. Turning her head, she saw Daniel with a glower so dark it

in your

"Don't say that..."

his arms, sporting a

about after I finish

Daniel remained silent.

his shoulder. She smiled and spoke as gently as a babbling brook. "After I finish this busy period, I'll buy you a ring. Will

off abruptly as realization hit him like a

her in disbelief. "What did

Maisie chuckled. "A ring!"

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