Chapter 325
The temperature in New York dropped sharply.
Every morning felt like a battle for Anna Ross.
The air outside her blanket was bitingly cold.
She wished she could stay curled up in her warm bed forever.
How wonderful it would be to earn money without going to work.
This thought had crossed her mind countless times.
But fantasies remained fantasies.
She still had to go to work.
The company was exceptionally busy at the end of the year.
Anna had barely sat down when she answered over a dozen calls.
Before she could even put the receiver down.
The phone rang again.
She glanced at the name on the screen.
It was Sophia Roscente.
It was unexpected for her to call at this hour.
"Sophia, what's up?"
She asked softly while checking spreadsheet data.
A cheerful laugh came from the other end.
"Sis, come to my place after work!"
Anna's fingers paused over the keyboard.
"I have my bar performance tonight."
"Let's hang out another day."
"No, no, no!"
Sophia's tone was firm.
"Mom specifically asked for you to come."
"Today is her birthday."
Cecilia Roscente's gentle voice sounded in the background.
"Anna, you must come."
"I'll have Adrian pick you up."
Adrian Sinclair picking her up?
Anna's scalp prickled instantly.
She was about to refuse.
But the call had already ended.
Looking at the darkened screen.
She sighed softly.
It seemed she had no choice but to go.
She needed to quickly prepare a gift.
As soon as the bell sounded.
Anna rushed straight to the Shopping Mall.
This was her first time selecting a gift for Cecilia.
She felt a bit uncertain.
She lingered at the jewelry counter for a long time.
But couldn't find a suitable style.
"Need any help?"
A shop assistant approached with a smile.
"I want to choose a gift for an elder."
"Something simple and elegant would be best."
The assistant's eyes lit up.
"We just received some new designs."
"Let me show them to you."
Anna nodded and waited.
Suddenly, someone tapped her shoulder.
Turning around, she saw Julian Garnache's bright smile.
"It really is you, Anna."
He naturally ruffled her hair.
"Looking at necklaces?"
"Let me get it for you."
Anna helplessly smoothed her bangs.
She always told him not to mess with her hair.
He never listened.
Her gaze shifted.
She noticed the girl standing next to Julian.
Her breath hitched slightly.
It was the girl she had seen at the restaurant.
Julian followed her gaze.
He introduced with a smile.
"Anna, this is my sister."
The girl smiled sweetly.
"Hi, sis. I'm Natalie Garnache."
"We met when we were kids."
"I thought you were so pretty back then."
"You're even more beautiful now."