When Maisie noticed him, she was both surprised and delighted. She hesitated for a moment before she dashed

toward him like a joyful little bird.

"How did you come here? You..."

"I invited him." Lily walked over, raising an eyebrow at Daniel.

Daniel gave her a wry smile. "So, you two already know each other. It turns out... the person Maisie said was so

impressed with her is you."

"I wouldn't miss out on a potential author."

Maisie looked at Daniel, then at Lily, appearing somewhat surprised.

"You two..."

"Now, let me introduce myself properly." Lily smiled gracefully. "I'm the owner of SL Publishing, a literary agent, and

the ex-wife of Mr. Quimby here."

"What?" Maisie widened her eyes, feeling her heart drop.

For a moment, her mind was a whirlwind, and she didn't know what to say. She had known that Daniel had been

but he usually mentioned his ex-wife in passing,

often regarded this "ex-wife"

She had thought that when

now and claim her stake with an indifferent

of this "ex-wife" because she had known Daniel earlier and

a

expected that she would meet this "ex-wife" under these circumstances. Maisie

like a deer caught in

said with a somewhat embarrassed smile.

I didn't reveal my identity when we

Mr. Quimby and I were once married..." She looked into Maisie's eyes and spoke earnestly.

sake of our families' interests. I have no connection

to concern yourself with

so frank and felt a bit insecure in the presence of Lily, who

candid.

Squire." Lily took her hand and said sincerely, "Now that you've visited my company, are you satisfied? It's

a contract with you! Besides, given our

company won't grow?"

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