Penelope looked up and met Nina''s gaze. "You''re going to help me?"


    Having been in the entertainment industry for so many years, she had seen her fair share of good, bad, and treacherous people. She was not one to easily trust anyone.


    But Nina was an exception. Penelope could see that Nina had a good heart. It was thanks to Nina''s help that her short videos had gained traction. But in the entertainment industry, talent alone was not enough.


    "Nina, it''s not that I don''t trust you, but I know the rules of this game all too well." Penelope hesitated and then added, "I know your rtionship with Nash isn''t simple. Even though it''s not public, those who know you both would suspect that you''re his mysterious wife."


    Nina did not deny it. "I am."


    Penelope smiled. "Well, you''ve kept it well hidden. Who would have thought that Nash''s secretary is actually his wife?


    "But you should know that Miranda is part of Nash''spany, as is that neer. If you help me, it means you''re going against Nash." Penelope was clear about this. "We can''t beat them, and it could affect your rtionship."


    The fact that Nash had not made their rtionship public suggested that Nina did not hold a deep enough ce in his heart. Even if things had changed, when it came topany interests, Penelope was not sure how Nash would choose. She also was not sure if Nina was genuinelymitted to helping her.


    Nina was determined this time. In the past, she had offered help because she had the ability to lend a hand. But now she was not willing to sit back and let Miranda think she could be easily bullied.


    "How will you know if you don''t try?" Nina''s eyes were filled with determination. "I know you''re not someone who gives up easily. Are you willing to be sidelined? To be a stepping stone for others? That''s not the Penelope I know. And I can assure you, Nash is Nash, and I am me. If I choose to help you, I will stand by you. This is an opportunity. If I were you, I wouldn''t give up without a fight!"


    Penelope was far from willing to give up. She had been very sessful, and now she was at a low point.


    In this industry, there was no such thing as staying on top forever. Everyone climbed over others to rise, and a moment ofxity could lead to downfall.


    She had experienced this firsthand. She had been popr and then fallen from grace. Now was her low period.


    A short video would not be enough to bring her back up. She needed backing.


    Penelope thought for a long time. She was struggling with her decision, and considering Nina''s sincerity and her own escape route.


    "I can give you some time to think,"


    Nina said, sipping her coffee. "Do


    you want to stay in the shado


    forever, or do you want to shine again? I''ll stand by you through it all." en.swhovels


    Penelope asked, "Why are you helping me?"


    "I believe in you and I see your potential," Nina replied. "And I won''t let anyone bully me either."Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    Penelope knew there were no free lunches. She also did not believe Nina was purely acting out of kindness. Perhaps they shared amon enemy.


    She understood who Nina was


    referring to. Even amon person, after being pestered by a fly fortoo


    Would want to swat it. And this


    person was far too arrogant.


    "Alright, I agree. As you said, while I''m still young, I want to have my moment in the spotlight." Penelope was convinced by Nina. Her ambition could not stop here. She also wanted to make aeback.


    Penelope extended her hand to Nina. "To a sessful partnership." "To a sessful partnership," Nina echoed.


    Nina shook hands with Penelope.


    Their eyes were filled with determination, united by amon goal.