Chapter 8
She swallowed hard, suppressing the sadness in her throat as she said, "But Susanna's image doesn't match the product's
theme." Susanna was developing her career abroad, so she had adopted a style that looked coolly elegant and grand. “That is
your problem, not mine," Zachary said. “I know you can handle it. This endorsement is crucial for Susanna, so you need to
oversee it entirely." Lenora felt numb all over, her face stiff. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. If Zachary values my abilities
so much, then why would he ruthlessly hand his first love over to me, his legitimate wife? Zachary, do you really see me as a
puppet that is incapable of feeling pain or sorrow? "All right, then. I will give it my all." Lenora's voice sounded as though it was
filled with shards of glass, hoarse and barely recognizable. Every word was uttered with all the strength she could muster. In the
bathroom, Lenora was retching non-stop, but nothing was coming out. She gently stroked her belly in an attempt to soothe the
baby inside. The mirrors on the wall reflected her pale face and slightly reddened eyes. Lenora continuously splashed cold water
on her face. It's all right... It's okay... We're just making Susanna the spokesperson and following up on her advertisement
shooting and placement? This is my field of expertise, so I will definitely have no issues! Lenora looked at her reflection in the
encountered. He will be watching over me from the heavens, so I must not disappoint him, nor let my baby down! Upon returning
to the office, Lenora called Yara's agent back. She then apologized and placated her by offering Yara the endorsement of
another small brand of perfume she had under her control. She also promised that Yara would be the first to be considered for
any suitable advertisements in the future. Only then did Lily finally let the matter rest. After hanging up the phone, Lenora asked
her assistant to bring in Susanna's detailed information, and then she held a meeting with her department's staff. After a busy
day, they finally settled on three potential plans. Lenora instructed her assistant to contact Susanna's agent to arrange a meeting
to discuss endorsement matters. Leaning against the back of the chair, Lenora pinched the bridge of her nose and tiredly looked
at the divorce agreement beside her. She then casually flipped through it. Zachary was quite generous when it came to the
breakup fee, not stingy in the slightest. Two mansions, two fancy cars, and twenty million... Aren't you the generous one, Mr.
Fuller? Lenora chuckled wryly in her heart. Shortly after Lenora arrived at the meeting room, the operations director, the product
manager, the chief designer, and other staff members also arrived one after another in quick succession. However, Susanna and
her team were nowhere to be seen. Lenora told her assistant, "Go contact Susanna's agent and tell them to hurry it up." In a
short while, the assistant came over and said, "I've spoken to them, Ms. Wilkin. They said they'll be here soon." Having waited
for most of the morning, the operations director and the others were already showing signs of discontent. With a look of
annoyance, Lenora asked, "What's the phone number of Susanna's agent? Send it to me." The assistant was about to respond
when a group of people came in through the door. The staff hurriedly greeted them, "Hello, Ms. Carston. Oh, Mr. Fuller, you're
here too?" The two people leading the way were none other than Susanna and Zachary. She was dressed in a long, yellow dress
and intimately holding onto Zachary's arm. Zachary, who wore a crisp suit, was wearing the one she had carefully selected and
laid out at the end of the bed in the morning. Seeing the intimate behavior between the two, everyone exchanged glances,
understanding something. Rumors have long suggested that the actress, Ms. Carston, is Mr. Fuller's first love. It looks like the
rumors were true, after all. They really are a perfect match! A faint ache stirred in Lenora's heart. Her fingers clenched tightly, but
she maintained a calm expression as she stepped forward and said, "Mr. Fuller, Ms. Carston, now that you're here, let's get
started right away." Zachary said he would still treat me like a sister even after our divorce, but I know all too well that it is
absolutely impossible to remain friends with someone I have truly loved. I simply can't bring myself to do it, especially after
seeing him acting all lovey-dovey with Susanna. After divorcing him, I will be sure to keep my distance. Susanna saw Lenora
and, with a touch of surprise, grabbed her hand as she exclaimed, "Nora, you're here too?" Lenora cast a glance at Susanna's
hand, subtly withdrew her own, and nodded slightly. Susanna seemed oblivious as she continued, "It has only been three years
since we last saw each other, and you've already become so distant. I remember how you used to address me affectionately
while you were still in university!" No one seemed shocked when they heard that. Lenora was Zachary's adopted sister, and
Susanna seemed to be quite close with her, so it was likely that something good was about to happen between Susanna and
Zachary. Lenora had always known that she was no match for Susanna.