Lily pondered it. She had heard that Leroy had been taken in for questioning recently. Given the size of their

industry and Leroy's prominent status, any minor changes in his life would become common knowledge in their

circle. Furthermore, she had also heard... that Leroy was being framed.

Lily observed the person in front of her. This was Leroy's star pupil, but now it seemed that Leroy had raised a tiger.

"Why, Ms. Winslade." Lily swirled her coffee. "Don't be so reserved. Don't you want to share this news with me?"

"It's not that..." Amanda chuckled awkwardly. "It's just that there's not much to say."

Lily didn't press further, her gaze lingering on the handbag beside Amanda.

"Is this bag to your taste?"

"Of course, it's perfect!" Amanda replied excitedly. "It's a gift from you, Ms. Reyes, so how can it not be perfect? I

use it every day. Only generous people like you can afford these brands. I've been thinking about your kindness and

I wanted to reciprocate today, but you..."

"No need to reciprocate." Lily smiled. "This bag was a gift from someone else. The design is too trendy for me. I'm

it doesn't suit me. But you're youthful and vibrant, so

was on cloud nine after being praised. This handbag had been sent to her by

carrying this bag was a symbol of

hadn't expected that Lily would so casually give away a bag worth

it non-stop and had even placed it on her bedside when she

you," Lily said, looking at her meaningfully. "But the man you want isn't as

Ms. Reyes, what are you

Lily continued. "Daniel may appear calm

he's never been calm when it comes to Maisie. If

and take down the Cumulus Morning

Reyes, are

was just using a metaphor," Lily said with a smile. "You wouldn't possibly

dear to him, right?"

rather flustered. She ran a hand through her hair, then lifted her coffee cup

stood up and bid her farewell.

even taken a sip of

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