At night, Sidney sent out numerous résumés. His abilities were exceptional, and his designs were innovative. During his time at Maria's studio, he had only collaborated with Aveline on one project; after that, he worked independently. He was confident he could find a good company.

However, three days passed, and there wasn't a single response.

On the seventh day, he finally received a reply and was invited for an afternoon interview. But when he arrived, he was informed that the position had already been filled.

Sidney stood at the bus stop, wearing a white shirt and black trousers, his entire appearance clean and handsome. He stared at the cold message on his phone, his eyes reflected in the screen with a hint of chill.

He had a pretty good idea of what was happening.

Recalling Maria's ambiguous smile, he took a deep breath.

Forget it.

He'd find something else and try again later.

In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.

Maria had been waiting for Sidney to come back to her, but he never showed.

Tsk tsk...

made a decision, he rarely

it. She wanted to see him broken, his pride crushed under the

pain, and defeat gave her a thrill like no

done playing

let

her delicate fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard, and

in a restaurant now,

shirt and vest, a satisfied smile appeared at the corner of her lips. She raised her hand, snapped her fingers, and then

restaurant have any signature dishes?" she

his expression, Sidney introduced the

"Then bring out a few of those

pulled a few bills from her pocket and slipped them into Sidney's

his tone growing colder as he

turned and walked

retreating figure, her lips curving into a

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