Chapter 257 Not Going to Have It Easy

As The Dunes developed to this scale, its visitors were influential and powerful figures.

These were readily available connections.

The boss of The Dunes, however, remained mysterious. They never showed themselves in public.

Even with memories from a previous life and having read many books, Hannah had no idea who the boss of The Dunes really was.

Yet, this person had once helped Misty in the novel.

Hannah felt repulsed by this mysterious benefactor as she lowered her gaze.

Erica's face turned even paler. Her hands and feet grew cold as her eyes welled up with tears.

She was acutely aware that, beneath the difference in status, she was like an ant that could be easily crushed. She was not worth anyone's concern.

"It's fine, Ms. Emerson," Erica said softly.

Her long lashes trembled slightly as she tried to suppress the choked-up feeling in her throat. "I didn't do my job well in the first place. It is only natural to get scolded. It's alright … "

She tried to pretend to be