Chapter 128

Maria used to believe Noah's innocent exterior, but after everything that had happened, she found that so-called innocence a bit off—almost unsettling. Seriously, would someone genuinely naive get involved in Shadowglint? And so quickly buddy up with the second-in-command? Would a "pure" guy somehow pull a bunch of top-tier celebs into his entertainment company? Or just stand by and say nothing when the media twisted their relationship? Even if you ignore all that, come on—what kind of genuinely simple guy makes it as a corporate big shot? Maria never liked him much. Back then, it was his over-the-top friendliness. Now, it was the unsettling feeling that she couldn’t read him at all. She walked into the hall right behind James. As soon as they entered, Amelia made a beeline for James, who leaned in close to listen to her. Whatever she was saying was making him smile—that kind of smile that was easy, natural. They genuinely looked like a perfect pair, and the people around them didn’t h