"Then there's no need to ask me." Rachael smiled. "You've already made up your mind.""But I'd like to know what you think."Rachael looked down, unusually quiet for the day."I'll share my concerns then," she said after a while. "Harvey comes from a prestigious background, after all. Even if he's mentally stable, we should get the family's consent before signing him."A strange expression lingered on her face. She hesitated.Lily trusted her completely, always straightforward in their conversations. However, she failed to notice the subtle change in Rachael's expression.Rachael continued. "No matter what, you can't just ignore everything else to get Maisie an illustrator.""Huh?" Lily frowned. She didn't understand."Of course, I must get the best illustrator for my writer! Maisie's book is hot right now. We'll miss out if we don't seize this opportunity to publish the comic version. If it's a success, the company will make a big profit. I'm serious about this.""Really?" Ra
"Okay, got it," Rachael acknowledged Lily's words and promptly left her office.-A couple of days later, Daniel and Maisie headed to the airport.Toph wasn't the sole person emerging from the VIP lane. Chris, Lena, Zuko, Lina, and Persephone trailed behind.Passionate waves greeted them upon sight.Filled with cheer, Persephone skipped along, almost throwing herself at Daniel!The atmosphere was lively, and everyone was smiling happily.Maisie, a bit surprised, returned the smiles as she greeted them. Among them, she only knew Persephone."Ms. Maisie!" Persephone hugged her, sweetly saying, "It's been ages since I last saw you. I don't want to go to school anymore!""She's not kidding," Lina added with a smile. "She kept asking for you for days after you left. Refused to go to school. It was quite a hassle!""She only listens to you." Zuko chuckled, carrying her. He pinched her nose. "I didn't deceive you, did I? Ms. Maisie really isn't in Centrolis. So, when we return, will
It went without saying for Daniel—he was almost spoon-feeding Maisie.Toph suddenly felt his meal wasn't appetizing anymore and slowed down his eating pace."Uncle Toph, what's wrong?" The kind-hearted Persephone placed the shrimp her father had peeled for her onto Toph's plate.Toph smiled wryly. "Little princess, they're all in pairs, and it's just the two of us—"Before he could finish, Persephone rejected him, "I don't want to be paired with you!""Oh, you little rascal...""You're too old!" Persephone retorted, scrunching up her face.Daniel almost choked at those words. Everyone laughed except him. He merely repeated Toph's words, "You little rascal..."Persephone ran to Maisie, asking cutely for cotton candy.After getting her parents' permission, Maisie got up to find a server.Unexpectedly, as she left the private room and entered the hotel corridor, she saw a sneaky figure darting from behind a pillar.Maisie paused. The person's back looked extremely familiar. Inv
Maisie was taken aback for a moment and nodded slightly.During the chaotic situation in Lily's office that day, she hadn't gotten a good look. It wasn't until today that she could carefully assess Jodie. The Newhouse heiress was dressed beautifully with a haughty air that kept others at bay.She couldn't help but think of Harvey. He and Jodie came from the same affluent family. Harvey was easygoing and approachable, but that didn't diminish his inherent elegance.Maisie lightly furrowed her brow and smiled as she greeted her.Jodie looked around and raised an eyebrow. "Is Mr. Quimby here too? Did you all come together?""Yeah," Maisie answered softly. "He's here too.""You guys have a great relationship!" Jodie smirked, her words carrying hidden implications. "I heard you were sick before. It seems mental illnesses can be cured. You were seriously ill before, but now you're still with him, right?"Ms. Squire, seeing you like this gives me confidence in my brother!"Maisie jolt
"I don't want to discuss it further." Daniel's expression turned cold. "Have some respect, Ms. Newhouse."After that, he carefully glanced at Maisie and asked softly, "Shall we go back?"Maisie remained silent.Daniel became more anxious. He cautiously tried to lead her back toward the private room, but she stopped in her tracks when they brushed past Jodie."Maisie..." Daniel's heart lurched."Daniel, wait a moment." Maisie's voice was gentle. "I have a few words to say to Ms. Newhouse."I have been sick before." She looked into Jodie's eyes, her face bearing a determined look. "But I've recovered now. Ms. Newhouse, it was a mental illness, and mental illnesses require the right medicine. I'm fortunate because my medicine has always been by my side."Daniel was stunned, looking at her intently."There were misunderstandings between Daniel and me." Maisie quietly held Daniel's hand. "But those misunderstandings are cleared now. I'm sure my love for him and his feelings for me h
"Well..." Toph pretended to be serious. "It's something beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals like you!"Chris raised his hand to strike, but Toph ducked, laughing as he avoided the hit. "There's only a thin line between artists and lunatics.""True, I'll give you that!" Chris glanced at him. "But you're also an artist, and you're not crazy!""Because we're family, you're biased when it comes to me!" Toph spread his hands. "Here's another example, Lena! To outsiders, she's not normal—reclusive, aloof, a female assassin, but in your eyes, she's the most adorable person in the world! Right?"Chris snorted in agreement.Toph chuckled, putting an arm around Chris' neck. "So, Chris, we shouldn't judge people through a filter. Actually, Harvey's artistic talent is unparalleled...""Very affectionate toward him, aren't you?"The two of them walked and laughed together.The butler entered the studio to announce their arrival and soon escorted them inside.The butler respectfull
Harvey slowly looked up with a disdainful smirk. "Toph, have you read the entire novel?""Of course! How can I draw if I haven't? I do have some professional ethics!""Then let me ask you." Harvey tapped forcefully on one of the sketches. "What's this? What on earth have you drawn, Toph? You're someone who has published comic books and has 1,000,000 fans, and this is what you show your fans?""You..." Toph's face flushed red with anger surging. "What do you mean by that?""Aren't you here to discuss with me?" Harvey snorted. "Well, this is my opinion! Even in her delirium, the female lead in this section still loves that man. But when the man is in front of her, she doesn't recognize him... This is one of the prominent scenes in this book. Can't you put some effort into it?""What did I draw wrong?""Why did you draw this woman as insane?" Harvey yelled. "She may be mad, but she loves him!"Toph was stunned, staring blankly at him. What he said... sounded somewhat reasonable.H
Chris stared coldly at the group of so-called doctors.Maybe his intense gaze intimidated them—the doctors exchanged glances and quickly withdrew the needle, injecting only half the syringe before hastily leaving in a fluster.In the room, a few servants remained, tending to Harvey.Weakly, Harvey slumped onto the bed, his face pale.Chris pulled Toph away, leading him out. This place didn't evoke any artistic vibes for him. Instead, it felt eerie.Exiting the gates of the Newhouse residence, Chris breathed a sigh of relief.Toph looked at him oddly and asked what was going on.Chris frowned and slowly uttered, "The sedative...""What?""Don't you think there's something wrong with that stuff?"Toph pondered for a moment, sensing that something might indeed be amiss. "Chris, tell me!""Back then, I had someone get a special drug for Aunt Linda," Chris said in a low voice. "It's what special forces and international spies use. It can make people lose their memory."Realizati