Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lizzie had been a clerk in the executive suite, unlike Mr. Winters who had only

been transferred this year, completely unfamiliar with Lizzie. Mrs. Clara, however, had met Lizzie before.

After all, such a stunning beauty, even if just a lowly clerk, could hardly go unnoticed.

Lizzie wasn't surprised, offering a light smile, "This probably has nothing to do with our meeting today, Mrs. Clara. Here's our letter of intent. We're very sincere, and I believe you might want to take a look."

Seeing her reluctance to elaborate, Mrs. Clara didn't pry further, but she didn't take the letter of intent from Lizzie, just raising an eyebrow.

"Ms. Madden, I've already put Mr. Winters in charge of the annual gala, and from what I've heard, he seemed to have finalized a deal with Glory Media just yesterday."

Lizzie smiled too, "But, isn't Mr. Winters about to be suspended for an investigation?"

Mrs. Clara's eyebrow twitched.

The news of the heiress of the Madden Group making her return had caught her attention.

Lizzie leaving the Starlight Group, and now suddenly changing her last name to Madden, Mrs. Clara had already guessed her identity.

accident. It was clearly prearranged, meaning Mr. Winters's troubles were indeed related to Lizzie, and

mind as Mrs. Clara sipped her coffee

didn't even know about Mr.

at Mrs.

great faith in Starlight Group's efficiency. They

baby bump. But as a career-driven woman, she wasn't about to let pregnancy

maternity leave, through a connection with a shareholder of the Starlight

Clara would seize the opportunity to promote herself over

Lizzie didn't have the power to suspend him

Mrs. Clara wouldn't miss such an excellent

Clara must also know the issue with the deputy director

wouldn't have agreed to meet so

with unspoken amusement

Lizzie had placed on the desk, "Ms. Madden, please wait. I still need to review the proposals from other companies for comparison before I can give you

I'm very confident because

trust after your thorough consideration, Madden

be looking forward