Chapter 38

"Don't worry about it!"

After exchanging some casual pleasantries, the call ended.

...

Lillian's Studio was just around the corner. Mila walked through the wooded path, arriving at the front of her studio, only to notice several cars parked across the street. People were bustling about, moving furniture in and out of the house opposite.

Are they moving in?

At that moment, a young woman directing the movers spotted her and approached with a wave.

"Miss Lillian, it's been a while since you were last around. How have you been?"

Here, Mila was known by her studio name, so neighbors called her Lillian. Returning the greeting with a smile, Mila asked casually, "Are you moving?" "Yes, indeed."

The woman's eyes twinkled with delight. "This place is just too remote and inconvenient for daily life. I've wanted to sell this villa for ages but couldn't find the right buyer. Then, a few weeks ago, a Ph.D. graduate from overseas contacted me, offering a price well above market value. They plan to move in soon, so I'm here to get everything ready."

Ph.D. from

doctorate. But then she thought, Giselle had no shortage of places to stay

congratulated her neighbor with a warm smile. They parted ways, each

afternoon working on her portfolio, the time for the gala was

a pearl-lavender, form-fitting gown her mother-in-law had custom-made

with the venue

suit for Roland last time-on a

time she arrived, the parking area around the venue was already filled with luxury cars,

and walked towards

She spotted Ryan, the second Lockwood brother, scanning the crowd as if

someone.

met

at the sight of Mila. He strode

here? I don't

by this fool. She took out her phone and showed the electronic invitation to the

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