The Day I Kissed An Older Man

At the newspaper agency, the other colleagues could not help but ask Rita a few questions when they saw her so cheerful. However, Rita was good at keeping secrets, so not a single word leaked out of her lips.

"Hmph, let's just see how long you can remain this cocky. It's just securing a small interview. If you don't do well, this interview might as well have been given to someone else earlier," Chase remarked.

Rita disregarded Chase's words. "Chase, why not focus on writing your own article instead? Then again, I understand if you can't do it well. After all, Claire has rejected you many times. I can't help but wonder if she doesn't like you. You'll definitely mess up the interview if I let you do it. Chase, can't you just focus on writing your piece? I'm going to attend to my work now."

With that, she grabbed her bag and walked into the coffee shop where she had arranged to meet Claire. She was earlier by nearly an hour as she wanted to go over her questions once more.

Half an hour later, Claire appeared at the coffee shop. They exchanged smiles.

"I thought I was early. It seems like you've arrived even earlier," said Claire.

are used to coming early to scout the location. It helps us understand the environment better and makes our interviews more convenient. I didn't expect you

to familiarize ourselves with the environment.

mean by familiarizing yourself with the environment, Miss Claire?"

chuckled softly, realizing that the interview had already begun.

might find it hard to imagine, but there's a lot of rivalry in the dance world. It's not uncommon for someone to sprinkle broken glass or place a few thumbtacks on the performance stage. That's why I only work with a team I completely trust even after coming back from abroad.

understanding. "Young dancers like you are indeed rare. I can see why you'll stir up a lot of jealousy from the other dancers. Those younger than you see you as a target to surpass, while those older than you

young in the dance world, Claire was in an

nothing more than to tear into them and ask, "What gives you the right to behave like

had such challenges with those more senior in your line of

showing interest in my work. This means she's starting to open up to me,' thought