Chapter 254

Maria Lewis casually opened an invitation—pretty sleek one from a trendy boutique brand known for women's bracelets and watches. They were throwing a small party with a tight guest list, right during Lantern Festival. She had a decent impression of the brand. Their designs were fresh, bold in colors but still stylish. It nailed what girls liked. Price-wise, it wasn’t too bad compared to similar stuff out there. Just as she was weighing whether or not to go, Timothy Hernandez showed up at her office. He spotted the invite in her hand and paused, a mix of emotions crossing his face, not quite sure how to say what he came for. Maria saw him and instantly guessed what was coming. She lifted her chin slightly. “Take a seat, let's talk.” Timothy got straight to the point. “This is something the higher-ups in the entertainment department agreed on. We don’t really have a better option right now.” She nodded, calm on the outside, but inside? She was definitely bummed. “I get it,” she replied s