Despite the dismissal Ariana faced, she maintained a serene smile as she withdrew her hand gracefully.

With her extensive tenure in the entertainment industry, she harbored no illusions about the nature of those around her.

Moreover, she was eager to conclude the interview swiftly. Not wanting to encounter Holden, she harbored no desire to prolong her stay within the BRD Group.

Silently, Ariana left her conversation with Simms, choosing to focus her attention on Melon. Gently placing Melon on a nearby chair, she crouched down and reminded him, “Stay here, sweetheart. Mommy’s about to conduct an interview. You must be patient and wait for me, alright?”

“I understand, Mommy. I’ll stay within your sight.” Melon lifted his head and playfully thumped his chest, mimicking the actions of characters in his favorite TV shows.

a tender kiss on Melon’s forehead, ruffled his hair, and

arranged, Ariana turned her attention to discussing the interview with Simms’

his impatience evident as he prepared for

phone briefly, growing increasingly bored until he directed his gaze upward. There, he spied a child sitting quietly, engrossed in

mischievous grin curled Simms’ lips as he raised an inquisitive

boy.

Melon scanned his surroundings, confirming that he was indeed the one called. He

“What’s up, sir?”

a generous bill from his wallet,

buy me a cup

refusal came without a moment’s hesitation. He met Simms’ gaze squarely, stating, “I may be young, but you, sir, are an adult. It’s time you learned to manage your own

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