~Author’s POV ~The silence that followed Simon’s declaration was so profound that the gentle hiss of the espresso machine from behind the counter sounded like a roar. Lena’s hand, which had been bringing her boba tea straw to her mouth, froze mid-air. Her eyes wide and unblinking, darted between Simon’s smug, triumphant face and Harriet’s serene one as she took a slow, deliberate sip of her apple juice.Harriet Anderson, her friend, the girl she’d shared instant noodles and late-night study sessions with, was the secret founder and owner of one of Country B's most successful skincare brands? The brand Simon Carter, international heartthrob and celebrity, was the assistant CEO of? The math wasn’t mathing. It was like discovering a pet cat was secretly a tiger that owned the zoo.“I’m sorry,” Lena finally managed to voice out, lowering her cup. “Could you… could you repeat that? My ears must be deceiving me. I thought you just said Harriet is your boss. The boss of… Beauty Blossom.”
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