Lily stepped out of the taxi, her heart pounding as the city buzzed around her. The sight of her new home, now felt like a gilded cage. Although it had never felt like a safe haven for her. The news of her absence from the merging ceremony had spread like wildfire, and the repercussions were evident in every corner of her life.
Her phone buzzed in her pocket. It was a reminder of the missed ceremony, and her chest tightened. She had hoped to avoid the fallout, but the mess was now undeniable. As she walked up the steps to her front door, her mind raced through the events she had missed. The merging ceremony wasn't just a formality—it was a monumental occasion for Lustre, marking its entry into the FM Group, a giant in the business world.
Inside, the atmosphere was tense. The maids moved with an unusual urgency, their faces betraying their unease. Lily tried to offer a reassuring smile, but it felt like a veneer over the underlying chaos.
"Ms. Lily,"
