Part 2: First Recording

Shamsiya's gut clenched as she walked into the studio.

It was her first recording today. Though she did make some preparations, she had no idea what to expect. The elevator dinged, and she stepped out on the fifth floor. Already, a large crowd was gathered before the recording studio, chattering excitedly as they discussed how well she would do.

"Today is her first day. She might not do so well."

"The company signed her without doing a quality test. If she can't even manage a simple recording, then it only means she used unethical means to get in."

"But our president isn't the sort..."

Upon sighting her figure, the gossiping crowd immediately fell silent.

Nick followed their eyes, his breath catching in his throat when he saw Shamsiya. He didn't know if it was just him, but his ex-wife looked and felt different. There was an ethereal glow around her, soft yet soothing, obscure yet omnipotent. A presence so strong that attracted his attention and drew him to her.

I lived with thi