Chapter 22


    Chapter 22: Preparation of Gifts


    The next morning, Martina got up early. Due to her weakened body, she didn’t force. herself and simply


    went downstairs to buy a breakfast to fill her stomach.


    She arrived at the studio on time again in the morning, which surprised Elena. Elena had been


    guessing that Martina, with her personality, would note to the studio again. soon. After all, she was


    such a pampered and precious girl, how could she endure this kind.


    of hardship for such a long time?


    However, Martina proved herself with her actions. She was genuinelymitted to her


    work and arranged everything meticulously, making it wless.


    Elena really suspected that the Martina in front of her wasn’t real, otherwise how could


    she have done such an incredible thing?


    During lunchtime, while Martina was busy working, Elena was bored and sat beside Martina with her


    hands supporting her cheeks, staring curiously at Martina’s face for a long


    time.


    Martina couldn’t stand being stared and lift her head to look at Elena, saying, “Hey, Elena, why are you


    staring at me like that since early in the morning? Do I have something


    on my face?”


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    Martina wore heavy makeup to conceal her exhausted look, so her appearance seemed fine. However,


    there must be something rted to Elena that caused her concern.


    Elena shook her head first, then nodded, and kept clucking her tongue, “It’s strange, really strange. I


    thought you could onlyst two days at most, but you’reing to work on time every day. Have you


    really made up your mind not to go back to the Fu family?”


    Martina reluctantly promised, “Of course, I’m serious this time. I don’t have the energy to joke around


    with you all the time.”


    Elena opened her hands and looked particrly innocent as she expressed her inner doubts, and said,


    “But I feel like before long, you’ll still go back, like if Benjamines to your apartment to find you, can


    you resist?”


    This time, Martina raised her eyebrows in a rare show of determination, saying, “Of


    course I can resist.”


    Elena looked incredulous and asked, “How do you know?”


    Martina replied, “Last night, Benjamin came to find me again, saying he wanted to take me home, but I


    wisely refused him and broke up with him face-to-face.”


    Elena eximed, “What?!”


    It was like telling Elena that her own brother had gotten married out of nowherepletely


    unbelievable!


    Oh God, were these really the wordsing out of Martina’s mouth? Could it be some


    kind of joke?


    Elena’s expression revealed her doubt towards Martina’s words, but Martina saw through her suspicion


    in an instant and said again, “I’m serious.”


    Although Elena didn’t see what happenedst night, she could guess that it must have been a ce


    more terrifying than a battlefield.


    She didn’t expect her good friend to be so tough this time, able to resist the temptation of Benjamin


    personallying to pick her up at the door!


    It seemed that Martina had improved a lotpared to before, which was really


    Elena apuded and said, “You truly are my master!”


    Martina shook her head and said, “Let’s not talk about this anymore, it affects the


    mood.”


    Elena made a sound of agreement and then stared at Martina again, propping her chin with both


    hands, and said, “By the way, clear your schedule this afternoon.”


    This time, Martina looked curious and asked, “Why? I still have several drawings to


    finish.”


    Elena poked Martina’s forehead and said, “You’re really a busy master. You haven’t “forgotten what day


    it is today, have you?!”


    Martina was stunned and still didn’t realize what she meant. Recently, there have been too many


    troublesome things going on, and she can hardly keep up with even the most basic things about


    herself, let alone remember anything else.


    Still, Elena exined patiently, “Did you forget about our teacher Ms. Evelyn Bridge? Today is her


    birthday!”


    Martina’s expression changed and she quickly took out her phone and checked the


    calendar. There was indeed a reminder for their teacher’s birthday.


    Ms. Bridge was an important figure for Martina and Elena. Without her encouragement and


    persistence, Martina might not have the painting skills she had today. Martina used to attend Ms.


    Bridge’s birthday every year, but with so many


    troubles, she almost forgot this important event.


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    “I can’t believe I forgot such an important event. Fortunately, there’s still time to make up for it,” she


    suddenly stood up and said. “Quick, drive me out, Wanwan!”


    Elena’s brain was obviously not functioning properly and asked, “What for? Ms. Bridge said her


    birthday celebration is in the evening. She still has some private matters to handle in the afternoon.”


    Martina rolled her eyes and said, “Of course we’re going to pick a gift. Do you want to see me go


    empty-handed?”


    These past few days, perhaps because Martina was spending a lot of time with Elena, she no longer


    seemed as artificially obedient as before. She had developed some of her


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    own ideas and thoughts, making her seem more lively and vivid.


    This somewhat eased Elena’s anxious heart, at least Martina wasn’t going to do


    something stupid.


    Perhaps over time, Martina woulde to realize that Benjamin was just a man, and there were plenty


    of men on the streets.


    They say three-legged toads are hard toe by, but there are plenty of two-legged men around!


    Moreover, considering how beautiful she was, she could have found any kind


    of man she wanted.


    If she hadn’t been muddled and clueless about what she wanted in the past, always loving a man who


    didn’t reciprocate her feelings, she might have been enjoying herself more than anyone else now!


    Soon, the two drove to a nearby mall. Luckily, Martina had some private money of her own, so she


    didn’t have to live too frugally.


    Firstly, she purchased a bouquet of flowers for her teacher, and then she acquired a ‘splendid ne


    specifically designed for her teacher.


    The ne was priced at around 3000 US dors, which was not exorbitantly expensive, but it was


    apparent at first sight that it was intended as a gift for her teacher. It was very suitable in terms of


    temperament and appearance.


    Martina could guarantee that Ms. Bridge would definitely like it.


    Elena couldn’t resistplimenting, “This ne is truly stunning. I might have to


    search for a simr one myself next time.”


    Finally, Martina bought a set of exquisite formal wear.


    Earlier, Elena mentioned that tonight the teacher’s birthday celebration would be held at


    a five-star hotel with at least hundreds of attendees. Most of them were their college. ssmates or


    personal friends and family of Ms. Bridge.