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Before heading over , Mindy made a call to Arnold, mentioning that she would be bringing her boyfriend along to visit him.
Arnold had taken the day off specifically to wait for the two of them at home.
After Mindy gave the address, Stanley found it somewhat familiar. His family also owned a property in that neighborhood, although it was rented out. He couldn’t quite recall which building it was in.
Upon seeing his niece’s boyfriend, who was strikingly handsome and reportedly a manager at a major corporation, Arnold was genuinely delighted for her.
Judging by the look of Arnold’s spirit, Stanley thought that his recovery must have been going well.
With a gentle smile, he said, “I heard from Mindy that you recently had a kidney transplant and are still recovering, so I wanted to check in on you. The director of Mercy Hospital is a friend of my grandfather’s. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.”
“I appreciate your concern, but there’s no need to trouble yourself. I just had a check–up at the hospital yesterday. The doctor said my recovery is going well and I just need to keep it up.”
“That’s great to hear. I heard that Mindy’s cousin is still studying. It must be quite challenging to gather enough money for the surgery, right? Are your funds still sufficient? If not, I can lend you some.”
When Arnold first learned about his kidney failure, he desperately sought financial assistance from his relatives and friends back in his hometown. However, they avoided him as if he had the plague.
Stanley’s unexpected offer to lend him money filled his heart with a mix of gratitude and a twinge of sadness. “I truly appreciate your offer, but Mindy’s cousin has already borrowed some money from a friend. We have enough for now, but rest assured, I will definitely turn to you if we ever run short.”
Mindy interjected, “She borrowed money from a friend? Since when did she know someone so wealthy? Would they really just lend her such a large sum so casually?”
Arnold didn’t catch the hidden meaning in Mindy’s words, thinking she was simply concerned about Madison. He reassured her, saying, “Don’t worry about it. It’s a friend of your cousin’s that she accidentally met, and that friend of hers even came to visit me.”
Mindy wanted to say more, but Stanley stopped her. “That’s good to hear. It’s a shame she isn’t here this time. I’ll invite her for dinner next time.”
A sense of pride filled Arnold’s face at the mention of Madison. “You’ve picked an unfortunate day to visit. She’s at work. Perhaps we can talk more over the weekend when she has time.”
After exchanging a few words, Stanley and Mindy bid farewell to Arnold.
Once they stepped out, Mindy said softly, “My cousin probably hired someone to pretend to be her friend and put on a show for Uncle Arnold. I bet he’s still in the dark about it.”
“Well, it’s not necessarily the case. Maybe she really does have a wealthy friend. Let’s not bring this up again.”
“Why would anyone lend her such a large sum of money, regardless of how wealthy they are?” Mindy hinted suggestively.
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Throughout her life, she had never encountered someone so generous.
Borrowing money didn’t necessarily conflict with certain transactions.
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Perhaps Madison had some sort of deal with her friend, which was why her friend lent her money.
Stanley glanced back at Mindy.
Mindy pursed her lips, reluctantly closing her mouth.
In Fairlake, Lenora found working with the other two photographers to be rather enjoyable.
Everyone was sharing advice and offering suggestions, learning from each other’s strengths and improving on weaknesses. They quickly became familiar with one another.
The new product from the cosmetic company was a lipstick line, featuring sixteen different shades. After the basic photoshoot of the sixteen lipsticks was completed, there were also swatch tests, endorsements, product commercials, and promotional video clips to be done.
At the onset of the commercial shoot, the three photographers had each laid out their respective shooting plans. This included promotional videos, for which they had drawn storyboards. All these were compiled into a single file and handed over to Gabriel, the person in charge of product advertising.
Everyone’s proposal had its merits. After reviewing them, Gabriel, with his years of market experience, selected the plan of one photographer for the photoshoot. Lenora and another photographer were chosen to shoot a few select parts of their proposals as backup.
Videos and photos were distinct in their requirements. It was essential to integrate visual appeal, storytelling, logic, and the unique style and market positioning of the product itself, along with the target audience’s profile. Only by aligning with the public’s aesthetic preferences could it effectively serve its promotional purpose.
Gabriel had yet to respond to the proposals for the product advertisements and promotional videos. It wasn’t until yesterday that he sent his secretary to notify the three individuals, stating that a meeting would be held today to discuss the video proposals.
At the scheduled time, Lenora and the others arrived at the marketing department’s floor. The secretary kindly ushered them into the conference room to take their seats.
Lenora nodded, then proceeded to the conference room along with the other two photographers.
Just then, the elevator came to a stop at the marketing department’s floor, and a fashionable young woman emerged from within.
Lenora glanced to the side, her steps faltering for a moment.
It was Isla.
What is she doing here?
Isla also spotted Lenora. With a determined expression, she flashed her a smile before heading toward the marketing director’s office.
A jolt went through Lenora’s heart.
She had an inexplicable feeling deep down that Isla was coming for her.
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She quietly asked the secretary, “Who is that girl?”
The secretary glanced at Ilya. “I don’t recognize her.”
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If Isla was friends with the marketing director or had any business dealings with him, the secretary would surely know her.
Upon recalling Isla’s provocative smile, Lenora grew even more certain of her suspicions.
She sat in the conference room, silent and somewhat restless.
What would Isla say to the director?
Would she, as the heiress of the Wilson family, exert pressure on the director to have me replaced?
If she really made such a request, how would the director react?
Lenora’s heart began to race.
But now, she felt powerless, like a convict awaiting judgment.
It wasn’t long before the secretary came in to refill their coffee, saying, “Apologies for the wait. The director just called Gabriel away for something. Please bear with us a little longer.”
Lenora’s heart sank.
What does the director want with Gabriel?
Is he going to ask Gabriel to find an excuse to dismiss me?
Sipping her coffee gently, Lenora felt an unusual heaviness in her heart.
Do I have to leave Fairlake?
A little while later, Gabriel pushed the door open, carrying a file in his hand. He flashed a smile at the three people present. “Apologies for keeping you waiting. Let’s start the meeting now.”
He pulled out a chair at the head of the table and took a seat, opening the folder.
During the meeting, Lenora was absent–minded.
Even though Gabriel’s attention was constantly focused on the video filming plan, Lenora was afraid that his next words would be, “Fay, you don’t need to come in tomorrow.”
“Fay?”
Gabriel noticed Lenora was lost in thought and called out once more, “Fay?“.
Startled, Lenora stammered, “W–What’s wrong?”
Gabriel looked at her, puzzled. “You were spacing out during the meeting.”
Lenora snapped back to reality, giving an apologetic smile. “Sorry about that. I didn’t sleep well last night. Please go on. I’m all ears.”
Gabriel gave her a baffling glance before continuing with the meeting.
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After finalizing the video shooting plan, Gabriel stated, “All right, that’s it for today. You all can head back and prepare. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.”
“All right.”
Until the meeting ended, Gabriel never voiced the words that had been disturbing Lenora’s peace of mind.
