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Upon seeing Sylvia and Ashton, Roxy's features instantly hardened, her face growing icy with displeasure. She knew that Sylvia's arrival with Ashton was a painfully obvious attempt to poach Martha.She thought that it was quite unfortunate for them, though, as Martha had already given her word to renew with Summit Media. She was also aware that Sylvia had failed to lure Martha away even when Evermore Media was at its height. And now that the company was failing, the attempt was nothing more than a pointless gesture.Martha instantly lifted her gaze, and upon spotting Ashton, her eyes instantly locked onto him, making him the sole focus of her vision. She remembered her past as an abandoned outcast—an ugly duckling cast aside by her own family, with nowhere to belong in the wider world. She saw no future and felt entirely hopeless, facing only an encroaching darkness. That all changed when Ashton appeared in her life. Ashton had rescued her from a wretched nightmare, assuring he

Martha's revelation was a complete bombshell, instantly astounding and paralyzing every person present in the conference room.Roxy's fair complexion drained of color; her worst fears had been irrevocably confirmed."You already promised Ms. Sloan that you would renew the contract with Summit Media, Ms. Stone! How can you just go back on your word?" Anna exclaimed agitatedly. She knew that Summit Media's failure to secure Martha's contract renewal would immediately throw all future planning into chaos. Those repercussions would extend beyond just Summit Media, harming Summit Beauty and all related corporations in the process. Martha was Summit Media's greatest asset, so the loss of this pivotal advantage would inflict a devastating, long-term blow to Summit Group's vitality.Hester quickly grabbed Martha's arm, offering a strained, apologetic look to Roxy. "It's simply a misunderstanding, Ms. Sloan. I'll have a word with Martha first. I can assure you that our intention to finaliz

Martha immediately blushed at Roxy's question, which served as a confirmation more powerful than any verbal reply. She then offered her sincere wishes to Roxy, saying, "Thank you for looking after me all these years, Roxy. I might be ending our partnership now, but I sincerely hope that everything works out for you."Roxy smiled wryly, thinking she couldn't possibly hope for everything to go smoothly from this point on.Martha subsequently turned and walked toward Ashton and Sylvia. She stated sweetly, "I'd like to sign with Evermore Media. Are there any conditions?" That single sentence nearly sent Hester spiraling into absolute collapse. She couldn't believe that Martha—the superstar, the massive cash cow that countless major companies were scrambling to sign with—was actively asking to join an unknown, obscure company.She felt utterly lost, as if the very nature of reality had changed into something unrecognizable.Hester hurriedly composed herself, pulled Martha back, and

Martha's expression instantly fell. She pouted slightly and asked, "How about a week then, Ashton?" "It's still a no from me," Ashton replied firmly, showing no consideration whatsoever for her delicate feelings."How about three days?" Martha asked, fixing Ashton with a pathetic, pleading gaze. "I know my schedule is packed with upcoming engagements, meaning I can't be with you constantly, but I have so much to tell you, Ashton.""I'll stay with you for three days, then," Ashton replied, reluctantly agreeing to her request as he simply couldn't bring himself to reject the foolish young woman."Thank you, Ashton!" Martha exclaimed, her face lighting up with extreme joy and overwhelming happiness. That was a smile that had never before graced Martha's features. It was entirely genuine and came truly from her heart.Having received Ashton's promise, Martha was so elated that she practically skipped over to Sylvia, saying with a smile, "Let's sign the contract right now, Sylvia!"S

Roxy was also startled to hear that. Only then did she realize that it really had been ages since she last laughed so freely.She'd been wound tight lately, running herself ragged with work. Truth be told, she felt exhausted."You were always relaxed back when you were with Mr. Gray, Ms. Sloan. I really don't know what irreconcilable conflict happened between you two, but there's one thing I do know. When you were with him, you were happy," Anna said.Roxy was silent."People often say that even when married couples fight, they'll always end up making up, Ms. Sloan. If there's still a chance, I truly hope you can talk things out properly with Mr. Gray. Maybe there's some kind of misunderstanding between you two…" Anna earnestly gave her advice."That's enough, Anna. Don't ever say that again," Roxy interjected, her expression frosty.As it was, considering the situation, how could Roxy not know that she had underestimated Ashton before, and that she had overlooked how important h