Cedric stood in the center of the stage. He had a playful smile on his lips that would make anyone swoon over him. His voice continued to echo through the hall as he explained. “I’m sure all of you have seen and heard the messages from my girl.” Cedric looked at Maia as he emphasized the phrase ‘my girl’.His gaze was so passionate and intense that Maia felt like there was no escape as she was lured to him like a sailor to a siren. Maia frowned as she stood rooted to the spot. The words she had prepared to address the crowd were no longer needed. “Regardless of her behavior and the way she acts, she belongs to me. I will give in to her anytime.” Cedric announced with pride in front of a crowd of several millions.The crowd started chattering after Cedric’s confession.“I’m amazed by how bravely Mr. Cedric is confessing his love!” “Ms. Maia should just get back with him! After doing so much, even if she was a puppet, she would be touched too, right? Anyway, do you think this
The finale came to an end as the audience’s thundering applause echoed throughout the venue. When the camera moved toward Maia and Cedric, he immediately pulled her in for a kiss before she could react!Maia widened her eyes in shock. The crowd instantly went wild.Maia shoved Cedric hard in the chest. Her face was as red as a tomato. Noticing her reaction, he ended the kiss shortly after. He smiled lovingly in front of the camera as Maia struggled to hold her anger in. Her hands tightened into fists by her sides. She knew very well that she had to put up with him. If she had hit him instinctively, the finale tonight would just end up in disaster. She kept telling herself to wait till the end of the show.As she bit her lower lip to vent some of her anger, she heard him say, “It hurts. That’s why I needed something sweet. And you’re the sweetest thing.”Maia could not help but release her fists and looked at him in surprise. She frowned as she noticed the hurt lingering in his
Buck burst into laughter and changed the topic, saying, "Hey Ms. Maia, the show's team wants you to post a Tweet for the finale of 'The Quest.'"Baz also came running to Cedric, panting heavily, and said, "Mr. Cedric, the team talked to us. They want to use the corporate Twitter to post about the 'The Quest' finale. Since Sunny Videos is under HL Corporation, they said it’s all cool if you don't agree. They just suggested it."Cedric listened, looked at Maia, and asked, "Should we do it?"Baz and Buck exchanged glances and widened their eyes in surprise. Cedric, as if seeking his wife's opinion, spoke with such a gentle tone, as if whether to post or not, he would follow Maia's decision."If Mr. Cedric wants to post, then go ahead. There’s no need to ask for my opinion. Sunny Videos isn't mine, it belongs to HL Corporation's," Maia immediately responded, taking out her phone from her pocket.As she was about to post the Twitter, Cedric's deep voice sounded behind her, "I'll give y
After arriving at the campus city, Maia received a location from Errol, and both Errol and Elena had already reached the cafe in the campus city. Maia forwarded the address to Buck and he immediately searched for the cafe in the campus city."Ms. Maia, the cafe should be right up ahead.""Mm." Maia nodded, then looked out of the car window. Suddenly, she saw a streamlined sports car parked at the entrance of a restaurant."Buck, stop the car!"Upon hearing Maia, Buck quickly stepped on the gas, pulling over to the side."What's wrong, Ms. Maia?""Isn't that Nigel?" Maia looked towards a deserted restaurant. Following Maia's gaze, Buck indeed saw Nigel."Yeah, that's Nigel!""Weird, it's so late. Why would Nigel be in the campus city?" Maia, watching Nigel come out of the restaurant, curiously asked.It was far from his law firm, and he didn't need to come all the way here for supper. Moreover, he was dressed in formal attire and carried a briefcase. The more Maia looked, the s
"Okay," Buck sent the WhatsApp message and put away his phone, watching Maia and Nigel walk side by side. Buck rubbed his head, muttering to himself, "If Mr. Cedric sees this, it would be catastrophic... I cannot let Mr. Cedric find out."Once Buck confirmed that Maia didn't need him, he headed towards the ground parking lot and drove away.Meanwhile, Maia successfully found the open-air cafe where Errol and Elena were."Alright, my guardian duties are done. Go ahead and join them," Nigel said.Errol and Elena inside the stall noticed him.Errol walked out, smiling and gesturing, "Nigel, are you with Maia?"Nigel couldn't understand Errol's gestures and looked a bit confused. Realizing this, Errol quickly took out his phone, typed a message, and handed it to Nigel."I happened to have something to deal with at the university town, and I ran into Maia. So, I brought her here," Nigel replied to Errol's inquiry."Are you done with your business?" Errol asked.Nigel nodded, "Just finished.
Maia didn't say much from start to finish, mostly silently eating. By the time the late-night meal ended, they said their goodbyes at the food stall and went their separate ways."Maia, I'll drive you home. It's almost midnight, and I'm not at ease with you taking a cab alone," Nigel said.At this point, it was hard for Maia to refuse, so she nodded and followed Nigel towards where his car was parked. It was a bit of a distance from the cafe to Nigel's car."Maia, if I remember correctly, Elena is the daughter of the head of the shipping group, right?" Nigel asked.Maia replied, "Yes, Nigel, do you know about the shipping group?"Nigel smiled, "I've received their commission before, and I've met her father."Maia nodded. She should have thought of it earlier. Lawyers like Nigel, even if they didn't directly involve themselves in the business world, would still have close connections with people in those circles."I just didn't expect Errol to be with Elena. After all, he loved C
Did Cedric not eat? He waited in the hall just to deliver the files to her? "Ah, sorry, sorry, I seem to be a bit too talkative." The housekeeper immediately apologized. "Ms. Maia, please rest early.""Okay." Maia nodded and the housekeeper returned to her work post.Maia looked at the envelope in her hand and then glanced at the trash can outside, filled with cigarette butts. When did Cedric become such a heavy smoker? She pursed her lips, feeling the weight of the envelope as if it were a thousand pounds, making it difficult for her to hold.She lowered her eyes and muttered softly to herself, "Maia Burgess, what were you thinking? He has nothing to do with you." Then, she walked quickly to the elevator and went upstairs.As the elevator slowly ascended, a man emerged from the shadows. The housekeeper, upon seeing him, respectfully called out, "Mr. Cedric."Cedric nodded slightly, not saying a word. He just stared at the elevator ascending floor by floor.He hadn't forgotten
Maia pursed her lips. She could hear his heart pounding.She was about to shout at him when he put her down and let her stand by herself. Then, he started checking for injuries before she could say anything. “You’re hurt.” His frown deepened. That was when Maia noticed that there was a cut at her feet. Was it the work of the billboard from when the elevator dropped sharply? Anyway, it was just a flesh wound. She was tougher than that.“I’m fine.” Maia said nonchalantly. Then, she asked, confused, “D-Didn’t you leave?” Cedric was a little nervous. “We should take care of your wound first.” Then, he swept her off her feet before she knew what was happening.“P-Put me down, Cedric. People are watching!”“What do you mean?”Maia was stunned to see that the group of people at the staircase had already dispersed. When did they leave? How could she not have heard anything?Cedric carried her to the stairs and started climbing. “There’s another working elevator. You don’t have to c