Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Anne had been to this restaurant before.

It was a high-end place known for its exclusivity, where reservations were required at least three days in advance.

Given that she hadn't booked ahead, it was impossible to get a table on a whim.

Coincidentally, three days ago had been the night of their class reunion.

Anne couldn't shake the feeling that Max had been planning this all along.

As she sat across from him, she couldn't help but scrutinize him.

The dim lighting during their last

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the interview had been elsewhere.

Now, face-to-face, she realized that the boy she once knew had transformed

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significantly. He looked even more handsome than she remembered, and his height only added to his presence.

Noticing her gaze, Max set down his knife and fork. "Is there something on my face, or is your steak not to your liking?"

With a playful grin, he slid a small piece of his steak onto her plate. "Want to swap?"

Anne pulled her attention back to her meal and took a bite of her steak before steering the conversation toward the interview.

So, you were the one who put my name

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Something felt off.

She had marked that she was a mother on her resume, and if they thought she wasn't a fit, they should have dismissed her application outright. 3/13

Instead, they'd let her in for an interview. It seemed to her that her application had been rejected but then somehow reinstated by Max.

He shrugged. "Yes, I did give you that opportunity."

"Then why let me interview only to use that reason to dismiss me?" Anne pressed. "Was it to humiliate me? Do you think a mother can't still chase her dreams?"

Max frowned, his expression serious. "That's not how I see it at all. You're

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misunderstanding my intentions."

"Then what do you mean?" she asked, leaning in slightly.

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the reality of this industry. You're up against a lot of competition. This is just the beginning, and in a field that favors youth, you're going to encounter more situations

deny that he

filled

where the glass had fogged up from the

eyes locked onto hers

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the purpose behind his

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they were like

and if Max's goal was purely to belittle her and showcase his success since graduation, he wouldn't have gone through the trouble of treating her to dinner. After tonight, they would go their separate ways, likely never to

red wine

out a business

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at Starlight Entertainment caught

company's rise in the industry, known for launching several superstars in recent

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that was why his family had moved

company.

to dance for a

a simple gesture, but with his striking looks, it somehow exuded a relaxed

her voice. "I injured my leg a while

as a dancer? That

doctor's

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that suggested he had anticipated this conversation. "If it were possible, would you want to return to

moment's hesitation, Anne nodded.

only became a model

voice resonated

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her like

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like to sincerely offer you a position at Starlight Entertainment. Come work

was taken aback by

offer.

previous conversations had been

to join

Entertainment was a major player in the industry, known for nurturing talent, whether they were established stars or aspiring trainees. Transitioning from the

in the

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salary, meals and accommodation

a solid deal," he added, summoning the waiter

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outside, Anne was still in

to Havenbrook? It was something she had

restaurant, nearly colliding with Anne. Max instinctively grabbed her wrist, pulling her close to

her cheek pressed against Max's

her, and she felt the warmth radiating from him, sending a shiver down her spine. Chapter 6693