Chapter 72

Maureen had been working tirelessly from dawn till dusk, but there was zero progress to show for it. In the past, just a single phone call or an email from her would get things done. But now, she was met with cold refusals even when she went to negotiate in-person. It had been so long since Maureen had struggled to gain a foothold in the magazine world that she'd forgotten just how tough things had been at the beginning. She had convinced herself that everything she had that day was earned through her own hard work and capabilities. So, when Joseph subtly implied that her power and influence had reached their limit, Maureen didn't feel too concerned. She was, after all, the editor-in-chief of Caledonia's international fashion magazine division, approved by headquarters and respected by her subordinates. She had held this position for ten years. But this pride vanished in an instant. After repeatedly hitting walls, she suddenly realized that her authority had always been tied t