CHAPTER 166 MARY’S INDEPENDENCE

What had Derik done to cause such hurt? Letting out a weary sigh, Bella felt disappointed. Men could be so unreliable, she thought. It dawned on her that she had been swept up in sweet words and attention from Kennedy over the past two days. She mentally reminded herself to be cautious and not get too deeply involved. In the afternoon, Taria came to the studio. With her curly chestnut hair and the latest dress from a well-known brand, she exuded an air of elegance as she gracefully walked to Kennedy’s office. Her arrival stirred up discussions among the employees, causing whispers to circulate throughout the workspace. Bella’s eyebrows furrowed in concern upon noticing this. Why was Taria at the office? Did she come here for Kennedy? Within the confines of the office, Taria looked at Kennedy, who was engulfed in a pile of paperwork. “Mr. McKenzie, you promised that you would make me an A-List star. So why did you let Valeria become the global spokesperson?” Kennedy’s han