The next morning, I deliberately styled my makeup to look a bit haggard and then headed to the Moore Group headquarters.

With a composed demeanor, I approached the reception desk. "Hello, I'd like to see Mr. Moore."

The charming young lady at the desk asked formally, "Do you have an appointment, miss?"

I immediately handed her my business card. "It was a verbal agreement. I don't suppose Mr. Moore remembers?" I said, glancing down at the card with a hint of a smirk. "I'm Cecilia, a reporter for the Very News."

The young lady sized me up and down politely for a moment before saying, "Please wait a moment."

It was a well-known fact that if a beautiful woman declared an informal appointment with a wealthy heir, nearly always someone would go to check things out. After all, no one wanted to get on the wrong side, especially when it seemed like the man's affections might be involved.

In situations like this, it was just a matter of a quick phone call.

After the young lady received the reply, she seemed surprised. "Mr. Moore invites you to his office, but his fiancée Ms. Wilson is also there."

"Is she?" I said with a smirk. "Then it's even better. I know both of them."

The sound of my high heels clicking on the floor felt almost like torture with every step I took.

I kept mentally cheering myself on, but the frustration and anger were overwhelming.

Envy, resentment, and loneliness surged all at once, making me feel incredibly distressed.

The seamless way he'd moved on made the sweet memories we shared seem like cruel jokes.

I dug my nails into my palm, forcing my usual fake smile onto my face just before the elevator doors opened.

To me, they were no longer people but just dollar signs.

When the assistant opened the door, I saw Liam sitting at his desk, looking every bit the urbane professional.

Dressed in a sharp suit and with meticulously styled hair, he radiated that slick city elite vibe. Leah was lounging in front of his desk, gazing at him with affection.

She looked briefly surprised when she saw me; then her tone shifted to one of irritation. "What are you doing here?"

I smiled without replying. It was Liam who spoke up, asking, "Do you two know each other?"

Leah's unease was apparent, and she quickly covered it up with a hint of annoyance. "Not really."

I got straight to the point. "Our newspaper greatly admires Mr. Moore's achievements and would like to request an interview for a feature. I hope you might honor us."

Liam fixed his gaze on me, his eyes steady. "If you, Ms. Foster, are in charge of the entire process, I don't see why I should refuse."

Everything went far smoother than I had anticipated. After finalizing the interview details, I exchanged contact information with Liam once more.

The whole process was completed under Leah's watchful eyes.

She seethed with barely contained frustration but had no choice but to accept it.

After all, she was currently playing the role of the innocent, demure girl.

As I was leaving, Leah followed me, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Just had a miscarriage, and you're already out here hustling, Cecilia? You've got some nerve! Regardless of your skills, the Moore family would never let a fallen journalist like you in!

"Liam's wife will be me, Leah."

I pretended to adjust my hearing aid with a smirk. "Ms. Wilson, do take a deep breath.

"I have no interest in married men. It's all just part of my job."

Leah crossed her arms, eyeing me coldly. "Well then, you'll need to live-stream our wedding too."

I suppressed my irritation and responded with a bright smile, "It would be my pleasure."

I thought to myself, After this gig, not only can I score a double year-end bonus, but I might also get a chance to transfer. Isn't pursuing a career more rewarding than chasing after men?