As expected, Clarissa called Jane about terminating the contract not long after that. Even if Jane had proposed more favorable terms, Clarissa was determined to quit.
At the end of the conversation, no other words were said.
Clarissa put down the phone and sighed softly.
Meanwhile, Ellie popped a grape into her mouth after a round of video games.
“Why do you worry so much? You’re still so young. Aren’t you relieved that you’ve terminated your contract?”
“Well, It just feels wrong to leave after working there for so long. Besides, I haven’t even thought of my next workplace when Ms. White asked.”
“Why don’t you set up your own studio instead?”
“But I find it troublesome to promote and sell the copyrights myself.”
Ellie thought for a while and suggested, “You can easily find yourself a manager to take care of it while you are responsible for writing.”
Clarissa smiled but was stuffed with grapes by Ellie. “Don’t eat it yet; let me take a picture.”
She came for Ellie’s new product photoshoot today, but that girl took a candid shot of her biting a grape instead.
Clarissa leaned over to take a look. “What is this? I look horrible.”
Ellie replied, “What do you know? You look cute and kinda sexy like this. Well, I’m using it anyway.”
“Really?” After staring at the picture that Ellie sent her, she still couldn’t understand why her friend said that.
After the photoshoot session, Ellie complained, “You haven’t told me where you moved to! I couldn’t find you when I went there.”
Although Clarissa felt awkward when she recalled that matter, she had already come up with an excuse.
“Actually, I’m staying at Tyson Corporation’s apartment.”
“What?” Ellie was shocked.
Clarissa blushed. “I met Uncle Matthew when I was working at Tyson Corporation. He took care of me since you’re my friend and even let me move into the apartment. Also, I wanted to avoid my mom, so I moved there.”
“Oh, I see. Why are you shy about it? Uncle Matt is so nice to you.”
“I just felt like I’m causing him too much trouble, and it’s so embarrassing.”
like your family because of
her expression and continued taking
answer it calmy in front
reached Zen Highlands after work. He tugged at his tie, unbuttoned his collar with his slender fingers, and casually asked, “Are you and Ellie
told him about coming to
responded cautiously,
he knew that she was afraid of Ellie
up slightly and asked naughtily,
wanted to roll her eyes. Idiot!
at her food and
her ears to redden and
afraid of? She’ll
“Well, not now.”
knew she didn’t want to go public with their relationship, so he didn’t push her. Besides, they just started dating, and it was
But Clare, I
Clarissa heard this, she thought:
when she met Ellie’s gaze, so she only responded
up the phone for fear that
down the phone, she panicked when Ellie stared at her with a million questions written
you looking at me like
“Who was
“…A friend.”
Is it the same man who called last time at the balcony? Are you dating him? Is
left Clarissa at a loss
forgive you for hiding something like that from
nodded. “Yes, he’s my
Who is it? Is it
“No, I’ve never even considered
at her curiously. “Oh? Then he must be a very extraordinary man. Quick, tell
hesitated and was at a loss
Is it
and we’re not official
of her mouth. “Well, can’t you tell me about him if I
cautious with her words not to make Ellie overthink. “He’s older than me, very overbearing,
“Only these?”
“I really don’t know how
is his personality like? Does he treat you well? If he’s like what you said, I can help you investigate if he
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