Chapter 529

Rowan asked, "What were you thinking about just now? You seemed so engrossed." Annie jumped. She stared at him in surprise when he appeared in front of her. She replied, "Nothing much." "I heard that you ran into some trouble at the TV station. Your segment was cut, right? Have you thought of trying out somewhere new? You should have many opportunities waiting for you outside of Jipsburg. If you stay in Jipsburg, you probably won't have much of a choice," Rowan advised kindly. After all, they'd grown up together and would encounter each other from time to time. By giving Annie a few suggestions, he was accumulating good karma for himself. Annie could tell that he was offering suggestions to her. She smiled bitterly and sipped at her champagne. Then, she responded, "The Silvers have grown our roots in Jipsburg for the past few decades. Wouldn't we become the butt of the joke if we left?" In addition, if she left Jipsburg for a station in another city, she would be lowering her