Everyone at Huxham Corporation really respected me. No matter what they were working on, they always came to me for my thoughts first. They did the same when Jessica tried to step over me to get ahead. And even with Chloe's scandal coming out, they were still doing the same thing.

I didn't hesitate. "You guys are just trying to help me make money. Of course, I'm on board."

Eric paused for a moment before saying, "We were just worried that using Chloe's bad press like this might bring up some painful memories for you."

After reading the news, everyone found out how tough things had been for me at Steven's place. They knew this was a big chance but were worried it might hurt me.

I chuckled. "Not at all. That's all behind me. I'm not bothered by it."

Upon hearing that, Eric seemed relieved. "Great, I'll let the marketing team know."

I hummed in response. Eric passed my thoughts to the marketing team. Once they got the green light, they jumped into action.

Before long, interest was through the roof. My comic was back in the spotlight, and readership exploded. Even the merchandise sales shot up rapidly.

On the way, Eric kept getting call after call from neighboring countries, all wanting to secure distribution rights for the comic.

He didn't accept or reject them right away. He just told them he'd talk it over with Annalise first, and if she were on board, he'd get back to them. Everyone was polite and said they'd wait for his response. Meanwhile, The staff at the comic publishing company were buzzing with excitement over the sales boost.

"Oh my gosh!"

"Looks like we're all getting a raise!"

"I can't even imagine how much I'm going to make next month. Just thinking about it makes me so happy!"

Before they joined, Zane had

promised them that if sales hit a certain devel, they'd get a cut of the profits. So, of course, they were all hoping the merchandise would sell well.

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After the call ended, I handed the phone back to Zane. He took it from me and sat beside me, resting his arm over my shoulder.

In a quiet voice, he asked, "How do you feel now that you've seen the news?"

"It's a relief to have my suspicions confirmed," I answered right away. "I also keep thinking about how, one day, when Steven finds out that Jessica's kid isn't his, he's going to hate Chloe.

"After all, it was Chloe who convinced him not to support Zachary financially and instead pour all his attention into someone else's kid."

I couldn't help but smile. "Chloe's

later years aren't going to be happy, and neither will Steven's. Every time think about how the people who hurt me end up so miserable, it makes

me realize how fair life can actually

be

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Zane's hand slid down my shoulder gently, almost like he was trying to comfort me. I knew he was worried I might feel down.

I grinned and said, "Don't worry. It's all behind me. I really don't mind."

Zane hummed softly, then gently cupped my face in his hands and pressed a kiss to my forehead. "I just wish I could've reached you sooner."

Confused, I looked at him. In his usually calm, distant eyes, there was nothing but sadness.noveldrama

"Then, you wouldn't have had to go through so much unfairness," he added.

I was taken aback. It never crossed my mind that he'd take the blame for things that weren't his fault.

I let out a small laugh. "None of that was on you."

Zane didn't say anything else. He just pulled me into a tight hug. I hugged him back.

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