"Absolutely!" Lily affirmed with a nod. "Take my place, for example. It's a bit disorderly because I tend to be

scatterbrained. Things are strewn about, creating a semblance of chaos, yet I can pinpoint the location of each

item with precision.

"Then there's Daniel. He leans toward being a neat freak, always eager to showcase his refined taste. He insists on

an Eropah-style interior even for his office—talk about going the extra mile."

Lily halted suddenly.

Maisie smiled but remained silent.

Lily swiftly presented a contract, breaking the awkward silence. "I'm here today to present you with this."

Maisie flipped it open and discovered it was a contract renewal. Without hesitation, she signed on the last page.

"Maisie..." Lily appeared touched. "This contract is quite extensive. At least ensure you've perused it before signing.

And those profit shares—have you genuinely calculated them?"

Maisie looked up at her, smiling sincerely. "Between us, we don't need these things."

"Perhaps other publishing companies are offering you more favorable terms," Lily insisted.

voice was gentle yet resolute. "Without you, there

effort in me, and I naturally want to

"You..."

finished signing, then playfully slapped the contract into Lily's

It's my pact with you! I'm yours in life and in death—Lily,

laughter, her eyes inadvertently

similar trait—deep gratitude when someone extended kindness, a desire to

indefinitely.

numerous years, Lily viewed this as both her

also encountered benefactors due to

that someone treats

froze, her expression

him," Lily consoled, patting her hand. "But he has also

price..."

you here today to advocate

"The harm you endured, just hearing about it gives me chills. I

so I can't fully empathize, but I won't feign sanctity and ask you to forgive him. I just want

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