After a moment of silence, Abigail held Lina's hands with sincerity and spoke each word deliberately. "Please love each other... Please be happy forever!"Lina was taken aback. She felt a strange atmosphere surrounding them.But that was what good friends wished for each other.She looked down and smiled, nodding earnestly. "Thank you."Abigail seemed relieved, her smile becoming more relaxed."Enough about me!" Lina's playful doe eyes sparkled. "What about you? You're really amazing, so I'm sure there are many men who are interested in you. Is there anyone you like?""I..." Abigail paused before speaking honestly. "I do have someone I like."Lina's eyes lit up.But then she heard Abigail continue. "But he doesn't know, and I haven't told him.""Why not?" Lina asked."Because... I'm afraid of rejection."The waves overshadowed Abigail's soft voice.A subtle veil of sadness covered her beautiful face.-Meanwhile, Zuko met Jacob at a bar.It was a small, quiet place. A si
Zuko found himself momentarily speechless, so he refilled Jacob's glass of tequila. Offering comfort to others was not his strong suit, and he struggled to understand the feeling of unrequited love. Perhaps because his relationship with Lina had been so smooth, he believed in following Toph's advice to take the initiative and kiss the person he liked.Having done so himself, with Lina reciprocating, Zuko thought that was how love should be pursued.Zuko patted Jacob's shoulder with a serious expression. "Why don't you try... kissing her first?"Jacob had just taken a sip of tequila and choked on it, tears streaming down his face from the sting. He stared at Zuko as if he were looking at a monster. Could this usually composed and reserved heir really say something so offensive?"Did I say something wrong?" Zuko argued seriously. "If you like her, you have to kiss her! Otherwise, how will she know your feelings?"Jacob narrowed his eyes. "Don't tell me you won Lina over like that?"
It was surprising that Gia turned out to be so cheap, and even more surprising was how easily she lured the project manager.The information Jacob passed to Zuko consisted of voice recordings. After listening to them, Zuko chuckled and deduced, "The film studio project covers a significant area. These two individuals plan to convert a portion of it into a commercial residential area and use a shell company to profit from it!""That's correct." Jacob nodded. "However, based solely on these short conversations in the recordings, we can't draw a definite conclusion. We still need to gather more evidence.""Alright," Zuko said in a deep voice, looking apologetic. "Then I'll have to inconvenience you a little longer...""Do we still need to be so formal with each other?" Jacob chuckled. "The one inconvenienced is Lina, having to face her every day.""There's no need to worry about our Lina!" Zuko said with pride. "She's Uncle Nicholas' daughter and can have her way in the Thompson Grou
The next evening, the welcoming party at Splendor Hotel, owned by the Hamerton Group, began on time. The midsummer night party's unique design incorporated indoor and outdoor venues. The entire hotel shimmered with brilliant lights, resembling a grand pearl in the night.The guests in attendance were prominent figures from various fields, known for their wealth or influence. Among them, Abigail stood out as the Thompson Group had shown the significance they placed on her.Lina, dressed in a pale pink haute couture dress with a pearl necklace around her neck, exuded elegance as she effortlessly mingled with the crowd, showing no signs of unease. The guests whispered among themselves, praising how she embodied the best qualities of both Nicholas and Linda.Abigail stayed by Lina's side, concerned that she might drink too much, and redirected any toasts proposed to her."Hey, this party is for you!" Lina whispered to her. "Why are you wearing a gray dress? It doesn't make you stand ou
After the party, Lina immediately had Renee retrieve all of Gia's information and send it to Abigail.Renee, slightly tipsy and starting to act like Toph, typed on the keyboard while feigning a pitiful expression with wide, watery eyes. "Lina, no way! Are you planning to make Abigail deal with her?"Cuz, you've always been so kind!"This move is really cruel!"Lina was taken aback and couldn't help but wince as if she was about to cry.As soon as Renee finished speaking, she cunningly pressed the Send button, wearing a mischievous smile like a little fox."Cuz, how do you think Abigail will handle her?"Lina burst into laughter and imitated Renee's tone. "Renee, you're becoming mischievous too! It's not 'deal with'. Abigail just needs an assistant!"The two cousins couldn't contain their laughter any longer and embraced each other, laughing heartily.-The next day, Gia knocked angrily on Lina's office door. "Lina, what is the meaning of this? Why did you transfer me to Abiga
Jackie didn't receive Gia well on her first day. Even the assistant who had made a mistake had the authority to give her orders.While Abigail waited at the filming location, Gia held an umbrella for her. The midday sun was scorching and uncomfortable. Every time the umbrella tilted even slightly, Jackie would scold, "What are you doing!? If you hold the umbrella like that, Abigail will get sunburned! If my precious baby gets tanned and loses her sunscreen endorsement deal, can you afford to compensate for the millions of dollars in losses!?"Gia had no choice but to endure it and keep Abigail fully protected under the umbrella while exposing herself to the blazing sun. The last time she experienced such intense sunlight was probably back in Southeast Aciatic when she failed to enter the palace.Both instances were somehow related to Lina...Gia bit her lip, her eyes filled with hatred.Meanwhile, Jacob was spotted not far from the set.Abigail, who had been casually browsing her
Abigail remained stunned momentarily but eventually smiled and replied, "Hehe, what a coincidence... it's quite a coincidence."Jacob started to sweat on his nose. He stood while she sat and scooped a small piece of cheesecake into her gently gaping mouth, savoring it slowly.His heart skipped a beat, and it felt as if he could see the world's fleeting brilliance all at once. He smiled foolishly, completely unaware of Gia's resentful gaze."Jacob!""Huh?" Jacob snapped out of his thoughts. "Do you... Do you need something?"Gia paled with anger. She was about to throw a tantrum but then caught Jackie's warning gaze. She shrank back and obediently held the umbrella from behind.The umbrella was large enough to accommodate both Abigail and Jacob. By holding it for them, Gia seemed to have become their servant!Jackie chuckled to himself on the side before straightening his posture and clearing his throat with a snort.Jackie recalled something. "Oh, by the way, Abigail, Ms. Jenne
"You need to wear suitable attire, understood?" Abigail emphasized the word 'suitable'.Gia chuckled cheerfully, imagining herself toasting and socializing at the event, with men swooning over her while she wore a stunning dress.Little did she know that her interpretation of 'suitable' was completely different from what Abigail meant.-Two days later.Gia rushed to the event venue wearing a strapless fishtail gown and glamorous makeup. She pulled out a mirror in the taxi and admired her appearance, growing more satisfied the longer she looked at herself.The dress was a limited edition from a top international brand and had nearly drained her savings. However, she felt it was worth it. She would be content if she could capture everyone's attention at the event, especially surpassing Lina."Miss, we've arrived." The driver's indifferent voice came from the front.Gia was still engrossed in her own beauty. It wasn't until the driver called her multiple times that she snapped ou