"Alright, I'm heading out."

Lila's bright, cheerful smile made it impossible for Kieran's expression not to soften.

When Kieran arrived at the office, Cole came in as usual to report on work.

The moment he stepped inside, he noticed a disposable cup on Kieran's desk, half-filled with water-and inside it was a single small flower.

Cole blinked.

He glanced at it again and again, curious, until Kieran's cold voice cut through the air. "Do you not have anything better to do?"

Cole instantly lost all curiosity and got straight to business.

Lila had been busy all morning when, as usual, Amelia showed up just in time for lunch.

"Ms. Joyce, wouldn't it be better to stay home and enjoy Cindy's cooking?"

Lila glanced at her, half amused, half helpless.

Amelia grabbed an apple from the desk and took a bite. "Eating alone is boring."

Lila snatched the apple back and placed it in front of her again. "At least eat something before lunch."

and Jamie arrived with their trays and sat down

over Joyce Group? Why do you

eyebrow. "Gotta scope out the competition and steal some talent.

make me Best Actor, I'll

her eyes. "Are you obsessed with that award or

the ultimate goal

turned to Jamie next. "What about

head, blinking thoughtfully. After a moment, she said, "Nah, I doubt you can meet my conditions. I'll just

then, tell me,

competitive spirit was

on Amelia's sleeve. "If you're trying to poach someone, I'll make it easy for you. Just pay me more than Magi Pictures,

deliberately

No way. Not that I can't afford it, but

gaze drifted toward Jamie,

step beside Jamie. "Jamie, were you about to suggest that Ame should be with Vince?"

what's going on between Vince and

family is interested in an engagement, and my uncle has been asking Vince for his opinion. But he's

more when Amelia called out from ahead. "Hurry up!" That afternoon, Amelia didn't leave. She stayed by Lila's side, scrolling through her phone and occasionally handing her a cup

dinnertime approached, Amelia nudged

Xyla standing a short distance away, dressed in a light

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