“The big talent show that happens every two years? The one that made Nics Aston famous?”


    “Yes, that’s the one.


    ” Lindsey kept smiling softly and said, “It’s the biggest and most popr talent show.


    I’ve been negotiating with the crew for a month.


    Today, they finally said yes and agreed to let you two join.


    You should get ready, the show starts soon.


    Winning could mean a bright future for you.


    ”


    “I won’t let you down, Lindsey!” Xiomara replied, her face glowing with excitement.


    This contrasted with Sumner’s distracted look.


    Lindsey turned to Sumner.


    “Sumner?” she called, but got no answer.


    She raised her voice, “Sumner !”


    That snapped him back to reality.


    He looked up at Lindsey.


    “Were you daydreaming? Did you hear what I just said?” Lindsey asked, concerned.


    Sumner seemed off today.


    “Yeah, I heard.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    The talent show, right? I’ll be there,” Sumner replied, sounding uninterested.


    Lindsey, frowning, asked, “Don’t you want to go?”


    “No,” Sumner said tly, giving Lindsey a quick nce.


    “If that’s all, I’m leaving.


    ”


    Lindsey was taken aback by Sumner’s cold attitude but couldn’t find the words to respond, so she just nodded.


    Watching Sumner leave, Xiomara turned to Lindsey.


    “What’s up with him?


    He didn’t seem happy.


    Does he… Does he not want to be in the talent show with me?”


    “No, that’s not Like Sumner.


    Don’t worry about it,” Lindsey reassured her.


    Xiomara nodded and left the office, leaving Lindsey alone with her thoughts, her expression growing more serious.


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    As Lindsey was about to leave work, she bumped into Sumner.


    He was slinging a big canvas bag over his shoulder.


    Spotting Lindsey, he paused.


    “Hey, Sumner, didn’t you mention this morning that Mrs.


    Lopez wanted to grab dinner with me? My ns tonight got canceled, so I’m free.


    You up for dinner instead?”


    Sumner looked away for a moment before replying, “You said you got ns, so she’s already out with a friend tonight.


    ”


    “How about you? Are you free? My treat,” Lindsey offered, giving him a warm smile.


    Sumner looked up, visibly surprised.


    “You’ve been a big help to me in the past.


    I’ve been wanting to thank you,” Lindsey continued, still smiling.


    Sumner hesitated a bit before responding, “I… yeah, I’m free.


    ”