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

he usually mentioned his ex-wife in passing, almost dismissively. The green-eyed

"ex-wife" as an imaginary

She had

Daniel now and claim her stake

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

a longer

would meet

a deer caught in

Lily said with a somewhat embarrassed smile. "I was

didn't reveal my identity

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

the sake of our families' interests. I have no connection to him, so you

concern yourself

and felt a bit insecure in the presence of Lily, who was elegant

candid.

hand and said sincerely, "Now that you've visited my company, are you satisfied? It's

want to sign a contract with you! Besides, given

company won't grow?"

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