Chapter 9


    Early the next moming Maga thered on some foundation to hide the marks on her face, then headed


    off to the studio


    The studio was located in amercial building, spread over two floors. She had a long–term part–


    time gig here. She didn’t have to punch in every day, but had to show up for the monthly wrap up


    meetings Usually Maxwell was the first to arrive. but this time he was nowhere n sight. He didn’t show


    up until half an hour after the meeting started.


    He was still in yesterday’s suit and looked like he was in a mad rush


    Majas pen paused mid ar, she had a hunch something was off with Maxwell


    ‘Sorry for beingte.” Maxwell said as he took his seat at the head of the table. He shot Maja an


    apologetic smile and noticed her worried look. The meeting went on as usual


    Maja was nning to leave with everyone else, but when she saw Maxwell still sitting at the head of


    the table, she couldn’t help but ask, “What’s going on?” Lu’s family She “Maxwell said, rubbing his


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    forehead wearily


    His voice was very hoarse it looked like he had been up all night. He moved his lips as he wanted to


    say something but stopped himself,


    Is it serious?” Maja asked.


    Instead of answering, Maxwell was silent for a few minutes before saying, Tm considering selling the


    studio, bull don’t know how to break it to everyone.”


    Maja was shocked. The studio was in its development stage, why would he suddenly want to sell?


    Plus, Maxwell himself was loaded.


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    But the studio was hisbor of love over the years, he wouldn’t think of selling it unless he had no other


    choke.


    “How much are we short?” Maja asked.


    “At least 20 million,” Maxwell said with a bitter smile, massaging his temples, “If only we could have


    tryn again, Maja said, picking up a nearby object, “Let’s not tell the others about this for now.”


    Maxwell exhaled.


    Don’t stress yourself if it doesn’t work out About my wife’s confrontationst night She’s emotionally


    unstable right now. I apologize on her behalf.”


    After leaving the meeting room, Maja decided to try her luck with the Raymond family.n was there,


    and only by seeing him could she possibly make a deal Raymond Tower was located in the Greenfield


    business center. As one of the highestndmark buildings, it was hard to miss.


    The wealth umted by the Raymond family has now reached an exaggerated level.


    After checking in, Maja entered the lobby and went to the reception desk.


    The receptionist, seeing Maja’s unfamiliar face, asked with a smile, “Hello, how can I help you?”


    Td like to see Mr. Raymond, if he’s avable.”


    The receptionist’s smile faltered, she took in Maja from head to toe. Tm sony, but without an


    appointment, Mr. Raymond doesn’t see anyone


    Maja was stumped and asked, “What if I want to discuss a business deal?”


    “For business matters, please contact the Business Department. Any documents requiring Mr.


    Raymond’s signature will be forwarded to him for approval.”


    The receptionist’s condescending look suggested she was just another woman trying to make it big off


    a man, waiting for fan’s office hours just i have a chance to talk to him:


    There had been quite a few women like that over the past couple of days.


    It was hard for Maja to exin, she couldn’t exactly say, “Actually, I’m his wife.


    But waiting like this, who knows when she would get to see him. Does she really need to go back to the


    Raymond family?


    While she was hesitating, her phone buzzed with a message from a stranger.


    [Ms. Pennyfeather hello. I am Mr. Raymond’s personal attorney, I’vee to your house twice


    regarding the divorce agreement, but you haven been home. Are you avable now?