Chapter 79

The connections and abilities Maureen had prided herself on for years vanished in the blink of an eye. It was as if they had never existed in the first place. Unable to bear the pressure, she decided to seek Joseph's mercy. "Madam Green has been waiting outside for two hours now," Ned reported to Hannah, who was enjoying her lunch. Mauren learned her lesson. If Joseph were unavailable, she would settle for Hannah. When people's basic needs were met, they would start to entertain other loftier aspirations, and the same happened to Maureen. When her career was smooth sailing, she dreamed of love. However, Joseph had turned her world upside down, and she immediately snapped back to reality. All those years of admiration meant nothing. She would do whatever it took to survive, even if it meant groveling in front of that woman. "Let her in," Hannah said, dabbing her mouth with a napkin. After a satisfying meal, it was time for some entertainment. Ned hesitated. "Mr. Quill said she isn