Chapter 42

Mom was the only family I had left in this world. If she had sinned, I was willing to bear half of the burden. Because of this, I had lived for years with a sense of inferiority and self-pity. This time, the silence between me and Alex lasted longer than before. As the plane was about to land, Alex suddenly said again, "You're going to graduate soon. What are your plans after graduation?" That immediately lifted my spirits. As a young woman who was going to step into society soon, I was naturally full of eager anticipation. "I'm planning to submit my resume to some major companies. I'll also be attending recruitment fairs by those companies. Then, I'll choose a suitable company for an interview," I said. "Is Hastings Group among those companies?" Alex asked. I shook my head. "No." I had gone through a lot of effort to make sure none of the companies I selected were associated with Hastings Group. Unexpectedly, Alex's expression darkened when he heard that. "You're being too na