“Who’s there?!” Alison snapped, her words followed by the sight of a tall, elegant figure approaching—Kate, the very subject of their gossip. Kate gave them a cool, indifferent glance before entering the dressing room. Alison’s face darkened. ‘That’ b***h! Still, she dared not utter another bad word about Kate. With a date with Maximilian that evening, Kate took her work more seriously than usual. Back in her car after work, she couldn’t help but sink into her seat. Oh, when could she finally retire and enjoy life? Maximilian had chosen a sky-high restaurant with a superb ambiance. Expecting a bustling crowd, Kate was surprised to find the path to the restaurant deserted. Reaching the restaurant floor, she still didn’t see a single guest. Except for Maximilian. He sat by the wind

