Chapter 177

For many fans, the disappearance of the legendary singer Mikayla was a painful mystery. Her retirement had come without warning—no prior signs, no in-depth reports—just a simple announcement from her agency declaring her withdrawal from the industry. And then, she'd just vanished. Naturally, this sparked countless conspiracy theories about her sudden departure. Now, looking at Mikayla standing before him, Daniel finally understood why she had disappeared from the public eye. "The scars on your face… They were caused by burns, weren't they?" Daniel remarked, his thoughts drifting to Whitney. "But even if you were disfigured, that doesn't mean you should be treated like trash by some second-rate celebrity." Mikayla smiled bitterly. "She used to be my trainee. After my face was ruined, I wanted to retire, but my agency refused to let me go. The contract was worth more than I could ever afford to pay off, so I had no choice but to work as Whitney's assistant." Her gaze was calm throu