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Mona touched her stomach and felt much more energetic. Maxwell put some vegetables into her bowl and said, "Have some vegetables." Then he scooped a bowl of soup for her, saying, "Don't choke."

Mona nodded and said, "You should eat too," as she picked up her fork to offer him a piece of chicken.

After eating a few mouthfuls, Mona felt full. She took a sip of the soup Maxwell had scooped for her and finished her lunch.

"Are you full?" Maxwell asked when he saw her put down her bowl and cutlery.

Mona nodded, thinking about how he had been serving her food and had not eaten much himself. She quickly picked up some food for him and said, "Eat more. You've lost weight."

By the time they finished eating, it was already late. Mona saw the woman from the next room walking towards the door as they were leaving. She still felt a sense of familiarity and thought she might have seen her as a celebrity somewhere, so she did not pay much attention.

Having just returned to the country, Mona did not plan to go to the company today. After lunch, she went straight home to pack her things. Maxwell reluctantly left her house and headed toward Clem Group to familiarize himself with the business. It was unclear whether it was Maxwell's innate aura or the fact that everyone knew his management style in Nathontown, but as soon as he arrived at the company, everyone respected him. Nico, who had received a gift from Jeremy, showed him respect. Maxwell remained calm, refraining from unnecessary conversation and directly addressing work matters.

By five o'clock, he was ready to leave for the day. As he stepped outside, his secretary quietly said, "Mr. Carter, the company's senior management is hosting a small dinner tonight to welcome you. Would you like to stop by?" "When do we start?" Maxwell asked.

He still wanted to go home early to have dinner with Mona, but it would be unreasonable for him not to attend this dinner.

"Mr. Rivas has already reserved a private room. We can start anytime," the secretary informed him.

"Then let's

go

now." The sooner he went, the sooner it would end. He was still thinking about his wife who was home.

On the way there, Maxwell sent Mona a message, informing her that the higher-ups had invited him to dinner and telling her not to wait for him and to eat without him. After Mona packed her luggage, Ava and Artemis invited her out Artemis had a day off today so that they could enjoy a good gathering.

Mona was

still thinking about how to go out for dinner with Maxwell when his message arrived.

She quickly replied [Okay. Coincidentally, Ava asked me out for dinner. Hubby, let us meet tonight.]

was very neat. Ava was about to have dinner with her, and Maxwell thought that she must have been planning

Mona's

reply

to him before he sent the message. to say this

Maxwell felt a married wOD

Maxwell

unhappy but replied [Yes, have fun. Do not look at other men when you go out. Remember that you are a at all times.]

Amused by his response, Mona replied, [Of course, of course. You should not drink too much either.]"

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After Mona sent the message, she heard the helper at home telling her that Ava had come to pick her up.

She directly text Maxwell [Hubby, I am leaving. We will see each other tonight.]

After sending the message, Mona placed her phone in her bag, grabbed it, and walked toward the entrance. She happened to

as wel

well. see Ava walking in in her direction

Mona i

a immediately extended her arms towards Ava, excitement evident in her voice. "Ava, it has only been a few days, but I missed you so much!" she exclaimed. Ava, equally excited, patted Mona on the back. "Mona, I missed you too. Come on, let us go eat."

After picking up Artemis, the two of them drove to the bar that Ava had mentioned earlier.

Once the three of them entered, they informed the manager about their booking for a private room on the second floor and made their way over to sit down. "Artemis, you dare to come to a place like this?" Mona asked curiously, glancing around.

The deafening music filled the air, and there were people dancing and singing everywhere. The bar was packed with people, heads as far as the eye could see. Mona wondered how Artemis, a big star, was not afraid to run into her fans or be caught by the paparazzi in a place like this. If that happened, tomorrow's Twitter headlines would likely read, 'Superstar Artemis spotted drinking late at night in a bar.

Artemis removed the mask from her face, revealing her delicate features. She wore no makeup, yet her complexion was_strikingly fair and smooth. "Do not worry," she said reassuringly, "I will just drink here inside. I am not going to the dance

floor. I will chat with you both. I have been so busy lately, flying every day. It is rare for me to have a day off. Plus, Mona, you are back, so this is a great opportunity for us to gather."

Since the Nathontown Design Competition ended, Artemis's schedule had become especially hectic. Even during Christmas, she had been filming. With only one day off, she had been eager to meet up with Mona and Ava after getting enough rest during the day. Artemis had no friends within the industry. The relationships in the entertainment circle were too complicated for her taste. She preferred not to be part of it and focused on her acting career, seeking to experience different lives through her roles.

IL It was difficult for Artemis to meet people like Mona and Ava, who made her feel comfortable. Gradually, they began to spend more time together.

"That is good. I was worried that you might get photographed by the paparazzi and ruin your reputation!" Mona said with

concern.

"Do not worry. Which paparazzi would dare post bad things about Artemis? I would hack his Twitter immediately. By the way, Mona, is your grandfather's health any better?" Ava asked, shifting the conversation.

Mona took a sip of the water next to her and said, "It is still the same. He is like a vegetable now. I do not know when he will wake up.'"

Just then, the waiter knocked on the door, bringing their drinks. Before Mona could go and open the door, Artemis quickly put her mask back on.

After all, being a celebrity for so long had made her vigilant. She was still afraid that someone might recognize her.

Ava had ordered the drinks. It had been her idea to come to the bar today. She wanted to get drunk. Despite lingering around Bud for such a long time, he still did not like her. What made her even more upset was that ever since Mona had gotten married, he had started avoiding her. It left her feeling quite unhappy. "Come on, ladies, let us drink until we are completely done!" Ava said, filling their glasses and raising hers in the air.

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Artemis lifted her glass and echoed, "We will not leave until we are drunk!"

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Mona hesitated for a moment, remembering Maxwell's words not to drink still ringing in her mind. She cautiously raised her glass and said, "Ladies, if I get drunk later, make sure to gag me and call Maxwell. Do not let me do anything crazy from drinking!" Ever since her rebirth, Mona has had a tendency to go wild when drunk. Once, she started singing in the street to express her love for Maxwell, and another time, she thought she was a mermaid. Each time, her antics got more ridiculous. Mona could not help but wonder if, this time, she might think she was an alien if she got drunk.

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