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ADELINE’S POV

The past few weeks had been challenging, to say the least.

From the fake accusations to the surprise marriage proposal from Matt. I hadn't heard from him since I rejected his marriage proposal.

He seemed to disappear completely from my life, which was both a relief and a cause for worry. I wanted to reach out but I didn’t want him to get the wrong idea but I missed my friend.

I did nothing about it instead I buried myself in work, refusing to think about anything. I promised myself to stay away and not even defend myself to Xander or anyone else.

Today was a big event in Manhattan, the Manhattan Idea Festival. I was a key speaker for the event, I didn’t want to go but it was too late to cancel.

The driver drove me and my secretary, Clarissa, to the venue. Clarissa had been stuck to me like a gum these past weeks, making sure I was fed and hydrated while I worked myself to death.

"We're here, Ms. Adeline," the driver announced as he pulled up to the venue.

"Thank you,