''I am being targeted by two different people. someone who doesn't want me alive and another who doesn't want me near you. tonight's accident was by the former and I know who that person is''

''Who is it?''

''Mimi. She is using the same trick she used back then. I am made up my mind''

''What are you going to do?''

''Pay her back in her own coin. Even after you took all her gigs, she still had work to do because she is using my mother's connection. What I am going to do is break the trust between them. make them fight against each other''

''How are you going to do that?''

''You might not know this but the person who represented Mimi on her first audition was me''

''You?''

''Mm. I don't like to act but it doesn't mean I cannot act. Mimi was sick on the day of her audition and because we almost have the same stature, my mother asked me to stand in for Mimi. I went for the audition on her behave and I got the her the role that made her famous''

''Then, we can use that against her'' Mikael smiled.

''All my life, ever since I went into that household, they've used me to pave the way for Mimi. They made me practice her scripts with her and even went to some of the auditions. Even when I was sick, they would still say I am pretending. I am not going to let them trample on me anymore. I thought that if I just live my life and thrive to be happy they will leave me alone, but it seems that they don't intend to leave me alone. So, I've decided. I won't live them alone''

''Natie, you've become a lot stronger than before. I am proud of how you are growing''

''Of course. I have to grow''

'Since you are going to fight them, there is something we need to do first''

''What is that?''

''Make you physically strong. I can't always be there to protect you. We don't know who those people are but they won't be there all the time to protect you. You need to strengthen your physical capability and I am going to help you with that''

''Do we really have to go that far? I can win a conversation with my mouth alone''

''And later hide somewhere to eat boiled eggs?''

''Hey, don't look down on them okay? In my darkest moments, boiled eggs helped me heal. I don't expect you to understand but boiled eggs are like spiritual energy to me''

''Okay'' Mikael stood up, ''I will bring you something light to eat''

''Thanks''

….

Mimi sat on her bed looking at the message keenly. She was confused by the message and it kept disturbing her. She felt uncomfortable.

''Mimi, dinner is ready'' Solace said when she opened Mimi's room door.

''Mom. What initials did Thomas Sun used when he was alive?'' Mimi asked.

''Thomas Sun? why are you asking about a dead man?'' Solace closed the door after asking.

''Nothing'' Mimi shook her head and put the phone away. She got up from the bed and followed her mother. ''Mom, what did the chef prepare?''

''Your favourite. Braised pork and a lot of delicious food''

''Thank you mom'' Mimi pulled out a chair and sat across her father, she turned to her mother and said, ''mom, I was thinking. It's been a while since we had family dinner out. I haven't seen sister for a month now. Even though I am not the ambassador for the company she works at, I don't see her around that much. She is working hard and living her life. Let's invite her out and give her some encouragement. Sister always tries to live on her own but we are her family, we shouldn't leave her like that''

''Let her be. If she is busy with work, that's a good thing. It's better than not working. She looks less pathetic''

''Solace, we should call her out and have dinner some time. If Natalie needs help at her new work place, we can put in a word for her''

''I will think about. But, Natalie is just like me, she loves to be independent and do things on her own, even if it's hard. She won't leave her pride and ask for help. That is the kind of person my daughter is. Leave her alone. Let her live herself, it's good that she isn't in a shell like before''

Mimi's fingers around the chopsticks tightened. She let out a soft chuckle and bit her lips. 'My daughter?' after all these years, she still referred to that bitch as her daughter.

''Mimi, why are you not eating?'' Solace asked when she noticed Mimi's silence.

''I have an audition tomorrow. I need to prepare for it''

''Ana​ audition? I didn't know about this?'' Solace asked.

''Well, director An called me this morning and asked me to audition for his debut movie, so I decided to give it a shot. It will be held at his office studio tomorrow morning''

''When you go, you need to be careful and call me if he tries anything funny. he has a bad reputation in this industry''

''Then, she shouldn't go if he has a bad reputation'' Daniel said.

''Dad, this is my work. I won't be there alone so you don't have to worry about it. But, I will be careful'' Mimi smiled picked her glass of juice and went to her room.

Mimi placed the glass down on the table and muttered, 'he has a bad reputation? What if the universe is giving me an opportunity? If Director An has a bad reputation, then it will be perfect to invite him to the launching next tomorrow. I can introduce him to Natalie and maybe help them build a good relationship''

Mimi's gaze turned sinister as she smirked.

….

''Thanks Amy, I will make the amends and bring it to you before I close today'' Natalie said to Amy after she showed her designs to the latter. She had asked Amy to help me in her jewellery designs and had been receiving lessons from her since then.

''Actually, you don't have to be hard on yourself. You are already doing great for someone who started five months ago''

''Thank you, Amy. I will take my leave now'' Natalie smiled and turned to go and the office across Amy's desk opened. William walked out with a middle aged woman who didn't look her age at all. From their striking resemblance, Natalie quickly deduced that she was the famous Janice Yun. William's mother.

Natalie bowed and greeted politely, ''hello''

''Hi, Natalie'' Janice said as she looked at Natalie with a smile.

''Do you know me?'' Natalie was surprised.

''You gave my retiring jewel such a beautiful name, how could I not know you? I've keeping tabs on you. You are doing great''

'Thank you for your kind words'' Natalie said and bowed again.

''You can go ahead. I will see you next tomorrow at the launching''

''Thank you'' Natalie looked at William and nodded her head before leaving.

''She seems polite'' Janice said.

''She is polite and works really hard'' Amy complimented Natalie.

''I see why you are still hanged up over her. A woman like that is rare to come by and any man who has her heart is blessed. She reminds me of myself when I was young''

''Mom, the situation is different''

''The only thing different is that I had you from my first marriage before I married your uncle and even if you disagree with me, I am happy. Don't create unnecessary confusion between them. Mikael might look harmless but he is dangerous, even more dangerous than his late brother'' Janice said meaningfully before going towards the private elevator.

Janice had always known of her son's crush on Natalie. Even before she came into his life. She found it unfortunate that they couldn't be together.

Natalie placed her file down and sat on her chair smiling. It meant a lot to her to receive a compliment from a renowned person like Janice Yun. She was the 'it' person when it came to jewellery designing. She had won a lot of awards and her jewellery are most worn by celebrities.

''Oh, I just saw you smiling. What is making you so happy, Natalie?'' Lucy asked as she walked closer to her.

''Lucy, guess who I met just now?''

''Who?''

''I met Janice Yun''

''Janice Yun, our company chairwoman?''

''Yes and she compliment my designs. She said I was going great. Lucy, do you know what it means to be compliment by the chairwoman?''

''I told you, your designs were good. You are going to become the next Janice Yun, Natalie''

''No, I want to become my own person. Hopefully, one day, Janice Jewellery will become mine'' Natalie said proudly.

''Future Chairwoman, please look favourably on me when you ascend to your throne'' Lucy kowtowed.

''Don't worry, I will give you any position that you want'' Natalie said and they started laughing.