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The car weaved through the bustling city streets before coming to a halt in the heart of downtown. Maja

looked up to see her own face projected on a massive billboard, right in the center of the most opulent

building in sight. Next to her image was a line of text—Maja, call me at… Her heart skipped a beat,

hammered by an invisible fist. In a rush, she flung the car door open and stepped out. The photo on the

screen seemed even larger as she craned her neck upward, accompanied by a message from Ian. Her

cheeks flushed with excitement as she quickly pulled out her cell phone and dialed the number

displayed. Before the call connected, a woman’s voice cut through the air, “Is that you?” Maja turned to

find a stunningly beautiful woman sauntering towards her with a sway in her step. The woman gave

Maja a thorough once-over and said, “You must be Maja.” “And who are you?” With an air of

nonchalance, the woman extended her hand, her lips curving into a smile, “Ian woke up from his first

night out in my place. He’s my first visitor.” Maja ignored her, pressing the phone to her ear as the call

went through. But the ringing came from the woman’s purse. The woman pulled out the phone, saw the

unfamiliar number, and glanced at Maja still on her own phone, raising an eyebrow. “Are you the one

calling? Ian’s phone is with me.” Though she appeared composed, a hint of smugness was

unmistakable. “I forgot to mention, I’m his lifesaver, and he bought me a nice big house,” the woman

bragged, flipping her hair back. “Care to stay over, Maja?” She was clearly showing off. Maja thought

about returning to her car when several passersby who seemed to know the woman approached.

“Audrey, why aren’t you with Ian today? Doesn’t he usually take you everywhere?” one of them asked.

“Weren’t you the one he’s been talking about making his second wife?” As soon as the man’s eyes

landed on Maja, he clapped a hand over his mouth. “Oh, the first wife is here, no wonder

Audrey looks off.” “But hey, sticking with Ian for less than a week and you scored a house, a car, that’s

quite the social leap.” Audrey waved them off with a smile. “Don’t talk nonsense, Maja is right here.”

She was carefully watching for Maja’s reaction, expecting anger, but Maja simply asked, “Where’s Ian

now?” Audrey’s mood soured, “Why should I tell you?” She brandished Ian’s phone in her hand with a

scoff, “If you’re so capable, find him yourself.” Just as she spoke, another figure emerged from Maja’s

car—Patric. Patric looked utterly goofy as he grasped Maja’s hand. “Maja, I don’t have any other wife, I

don’t have Audrey, I’m good to you.” He seemed to truly believe he was Ian. Audrey, ready to retort,

caught sight of his face and frowned slightly. This man bore a resemblance to Ian—could he be a

relative? Maja was in no mood for this nonsense. She opened the car door, pushed him back in, and

ignored Audrey as she made her way into the building managing the giant screen. “Excuse me, how

much does it cost for a minute on the big screen outside? I’d like to book it for half a month.” The

receptionist smiled politely, “I’m sorry, Mr. Raymond has it booked for the entire month.” “Then I’ll take

the slightly smaller screen across from it. I just need to post a message.” The receptionist promptly

processed the request, and the price came to $100,000. Maja swiped her card without hesitation. Ten

minutes later, opposite the largest screen, a new billboard lit up. —Ian, this is Maja. Call me at… She

was certain Ian would see the message and come looking for her.