"I know you care about Daniel a lot," Lily said, revealing a cryptic smile. "You're doing all this for Daniel! Where do I find someone as loyal as you?! Don't worry. I'll reward you handsomely when all is done!"Amanda's eyes lit up—she was too excited and held Lily's hand.Lily struggled and shook off her hand. There was despise in her eyes, but she forced a smile."I'm glad you realize my effort, Ms. Lily! I didn't do this just for Mr. Quimby but for both of you! The two of you are a match made in heaven!""Yes, yes, yes. Thank you so much!""One more thing, Ms. Lily…" Amanda inched closer to her and enunciated, "Maisie should be staying at the Quimby Hotel. She's in Mr. Quimby's suite!"-A few days later, Lily and Rachael entered the cafe on the first floor of the Quimby Hotel. They wore dresses, hats, and sunglasses as they walked slowly into the lobby.However, Rachael seemed a bit cautious, sticking close to Lily, removing her sunglasses, and looking around every now and
Maisie was taken aback. She found Lily intriguing, albeit a bit peculiar. Despite this, she graciously offered to share her table, shifting her books and laptop aside.Soon, their coffee arrived.Lily and Rachael exchanged glances as they savored the brew and snacks. Given Maisie's charisma, this had to be the person they were searching for.Daniel had an excellent eye. This charming and pure girl was attractive to men and someone women would aspire to be friends with."Are you writing?" Lily inquired, watching Maisie type away. "What's it about? A novel?""I..." Maisie hesitated, looking up."Are you working on a novel, miss?" Rachael observed her books. "These look like study materials. Are you preparing for an exam?"Maisie smiled and remained silent.Lily promptly apologized, "We don't mean to pry. A lovely girl like you, with books, coffee, and a laptop—it just seemed too artistic! You're perfect for my company!"Rachael discreetly intervened, grabbing her employer.Lily
Maisie's writing had a flaw, and it appeared to be related to her thought training."I knew I was right about you," Lily said with a smile. "You write well. The calm and warm writing style you have is popular right now. But you lack charisma—""Ahem!" Rachael coughed again.'Hey, how could you say someone lacks charisma in their writing the first time you meet them? How could you judge anyone now?!' Rachael complained inwardly."Oh, I'm sorry!" Lily realized slowly. "I don't beat around the bush. I say everything that comes to mind. Please don't be mad!"Maisie smiled in embarrassment. "You're right. I have no talent in that, indeed. But I love writing. That's the reason why I want to be a journalist.""Do you really like it?""Yes! I have the habit of journaling. Whenever something bothers me, I love to sit down and write… I feel relaxed whenever I write. All of the bad feelings are gone after I write!""Then you're born to do this!" Lily said genuinely."But you said I—""C
After facing numerous rejections, Lily finally entered Daniel's office today to meet him.He had just concluded a meeting, checked the time, and calculated how much time he could spare for her. Deliberately slowing down, he figured a brief meeting would be ideal. If he could swiftly dismiss this matter, perhaps they wouldn't need to converse again.The thought of Maisie discovering his secret meeting with his ex-wife made him uneasy. He wouldn't be able to explain himself if she found out.Unexpectedly, his assistant rushed over and whispered, "Mr. Quimby, Ms. Reyes arrived early and has been wandering around the office. If you don't show up soon, the entire company might find out she's here!"Daniel's expression changed. Suppressing his anger, he hurried toward his office.Although years had passed, neither of them had changed much. The only noticeable difference was the slight chill in the eyes of a leader who had gained experience over the years.After some self-promotion from
Daniel took a deep breath, composed himself, and returned to his desk to continue working. After work, he went to the hotel.Lately, his visits to the hotel suite had been frequent, and the hotel manager was overjoyed, as he thought that he had a chance of being promoted to the Quimby Group's headquarters. Every day, he treated Maisie like royalty.When Daniel entered, Maisie had already prepared dinner."You came so early?" She smiled sweetly. "I thought you'd be a little late. I was just about to have the food taken to the kitchen to keep it warm.""No need." Daniel's exhaustion vanished instantly when he saw her.Maisie naturally took his coat and hung it on the rack, handed him his slippers, and gave him his personalized insulated cup, which contained perfectly warm black tea.Daniel's heart warmed, and his smile became gentle. He held her hand and sat down at the table.The table was set with home-cooked dishes, delicious both in taste and appearance. It was evident that th
Daniel's breath quickened, and warmth coursed through his body. In the past, he wouldn't have been so cautious around her, nor would he have kept this overwhelming feeling bottled up inside. Now...There was a wry smile on his face. The wheel of fate spun in mysterious ways!Maisie placed a piece of braised meat in his mouth and smiled at him. "No thinking of anything else while eating!""But..." He playfully held her hand. "I really want to stay here.""Not right now."He sighed.Even though it was the answer he had expected, her resolute response still made him feel disheartened."Alright." Daniel straightened up and obediently started eating. "By the way, how about I take you on a weekend getaway next week? Instead of studying all day at home, you need a change of scenery to clear your mind."Maisie smiled. "Where are we going?""To my private hot spring club.""You..." When Maisie heard this, the mischievous smile on his face told her immediately what was on his mind. Her
He knew that Maisie was reserved by nature and wouldn't appreciate him parking an extravagant car right next to the exam site.He was also dressed as casually as possible, but his demeanor exuded a sense of calm composure, which helped Maisie spot him easily in the crowd.He waved to her. Since it was a cold day, he had brought a cashmere shawl for her, which he wrapped around her as soon as she emerged from the exam room. He held her small hand, trying to warm it with his breath."Are you cold?" "I'm okay." Maisie smiled at him, but the smile was forced. The exam questions were still haunting her like an unshakable fog, obscuring her thoughts. They felt like a heavy stone pressing down on her heart, making it hard to breathe.Daniel inquired softly, "What would you like for lunch?"Maisie's mind was clearly not on food."You decide," she replied absentmindedly."I know a really delicious Thai restaurant. Would you like to try it?""Sure.""Or how about some Western cuisine?
Daniel's expression darkened. If this matter was exposed by someone with an ulterior motive, not only would Leroy be held legally accountable, but Maisie might not escape blame either. After all, the email had been sent from Leroy's account and Maisie had been the only recipient.Daniel immediately understood the gravity of the situation."Maisie, go back and pack your things. I'll find another place for you to stay. In the meantime, avoid meeting anyone and don't answer any calls from unfamiliar numbers. Leave this matter to me.""You don't need to worry." Maisie chuckled and reached out to caress his cheek. "I didn't answer the questions, actually.""What?""When I looked at the first question, I thought it was a coincidence. But as I continued, things felt more and more unusual," she explained. "I only answered a small portion of the first paper. During the interview, I didn't respond the way I had prepared. I just rambled, and the interviewers shook their heads at me."Daniel