Chapter 428

By the time the documentary wrapped up, it was already mid-to-late January, right before the new year. That day, the snow had finally stopped in Qinshan. To celebrate the shoot’s completion, the crew threw a wrap party at the best hotel in Qincheng. Heather booked the nicest private room—one entire wall of glass showing off most of the city’s night skyline. It was freezing cold outside, but inside the room was comfortably warm. Each big round table had a hotpot bubbling at the center, filled with lamb. Once the lamb got tender, the whole room smelled amazing. Everyone rolled up their sleeves and dug in, eating until their foreheads and noses were slightly sweaty from the heat. Heather was at Table 2, eating slowly and with restraint—she’d gained a few pounds lately and was trying to lose them. Just as she was enjoying her food, Olivia Hale walked over with a wine glass in hand, smiling politely. “Heather, thank you for looking after me these past few weeks.” Heather didn’t bother putti