Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 669 Tension

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

Chapter 669 Tension

the interview had been elsewhere.

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

2/13

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

Chapter 669 Tension

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

» Chapter 669 Tension

misunderstanding my intentions."

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

4/13

facing 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

couldn't deny that he had

a piano filled

the window, where the

onto

Chapter 669 Tension

found herself pondering the

5/13

years apart, they were like strangers,

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

of red wine and clinked it gently against

a business card and slid it across

Chapter 669 Tension *

Starlight

in the industry, known for launching several superstars

6/13

family had moved

company.

dream was to dance for a living," he said, casually

but with his striking looks,

of self-deprecation in her voice. "I injured my

a lifelong career as a dancer? That

on a dancer's body were immense daily training, countless high-intensity moves-and with her doctor's grim prognosis, she

7/18

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

hesitation, Anne nodded. "Absolutely. Dancing

a model because of my

resonated

Chapter 669 Tension

her like

8/13

like to sincerely offer you a position at Starlight

taken aback by

offer.

been leading up to this

wanted her to join

industry, known for nurturing talent, whether they were established stars or aspiring trainees. Transitioning from the spotlight to

the

Chapter 669 Tension

salary, meals and accommodation

solid deal," he added, summoning the waiter to

9/13

they stepped outside, Anne was still

It was something she had never considered

person rushed out of the restaurant, nearly colliding with Anne. Max instinctively grabbed her wrist,

her

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