After that, things finally started to settle down.
The Winston Group, after their plagiarism scandal, kept a low profile and tried to redeem their image with charity
events and glowing press. The Thorne Group was still trying to poach talent, but honestly, their results were
mediocre at best. Compared to A&C Entertainment-a
well-established company known for fair treatment-the up-and-coming Thorne Group just couldn’t compete.
The Quincy family, after hearing that Eddie Chase had turned down their offer to tutor Tammie Quincy, tried to
retaliate by leaking past stories about Eddie exposing his own relatives’ misdeeds. But before any real
could unfold, the rumors were stamped out. Instead, it was the Quincys’ own embarrassing moment at a recent
exhibition that ended up making the rounds online, with everyone getting a laugh at their expense.
Ethan was no longer the nameless intern lawyer who could be fired at a moment's notice. Now, people lined up
for his legal expertise, and he’d even landed a regular spot on a popular TV show as their go-to legal advisor. His
sharp looks, solid legal knowledge, and quick wit had won him a devoted following.
Despite the media attention, Ethan had no plans to beca celebrity. He only appeared on TV at the
company’s request. More often than not, he preferred to seek out his mentor, Calvert, to discuss complicated
cases from years past-much to Calvert's satisfaction.
Zachary was still in school, known for his low-key, gentle manner. He was popular on campus, but oddly hard to
approach. Whenever someone tried to strike up a conversation, he'd always smile and politely turn them down-
never rude, but never encouraging, either.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMost days, Zachary could be found at the library, immersed in medical textbooks. On weekends or when he
didn’t have classes, he helped out at the local clinic. Sometimes, Xander would take him along to care for elderly
patients or others with limited mobility. Word of Zachary’s skills began to spread, and his confidence grew; he
was no longer so timid and
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Liam's rising fmeant his days were packed with appointments and appearances. Since he'd never studied
dance before, it wasn’t unusual for him to practice well into the night. Whenever he had a spare moment, he'd
study with his vocal coach or brainstorm new songs with Jason. Occasionally, Tristan-the seasoned veteran-
would drop by to offer advice and perspective.
The Mortons’ chain of bakeries was thriving. The couple looked happier and healthier than ever, a far cry from
their earlier days of exhaustion and discouragement. Karen played to her strengths, constantly coming up with
new recipes and keeping things fresh. Brendan, having learned from a failed business venture, now ran things
with far more care, making sure every detail was perfect and quality never slipped.
Their original shop was now run by Mae, who'd recently hired a young woman to help out.
Mae had found her on the way back from the market-a girl with a limp, wearing tattered clothes and skin
darkened by the sun; it was clear she'd been wandering for stime. Mae reported her to the authorities, but
with no family found, she decided to take the girl in herself.
Though the girl never spoke, she was hard-working and reliable, quickly becoming invaluable to Mae. Mae
treated her like a daughter, giving her
a new name: Flora.
As for Queenie, she had no shortage of admirers, but she was all about her career-determined to create better
and better work. After being betrayed once, she’d learned to be more cautious. Now, she always kept a plan B
and a plan C; it was a lesson she’d taken to heart.
Stella and Justin each had their own careers, but they were also gradually taking on more responsibility in the
family business. Their engagement party had already been held, and as soon as Stella graduated, they planned
to get married. They bickered often, but the more they argued, the closer they seemed. Their dynamic was
nothing like Cole and Alessia’s.
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