The Interview 1

Ethan's enthusiasm was unwavering.

"That's no illusion, Kiara. It just could be real."

Kiara's skepticism remained. "That's just not possible," she replied, her tone firm.

Meanwhile, Darren trudged into his room, his footsteps heavy with guilt. He had been feeling uneasy since his conversation with Kendall, wondering if he had overstepped a boundary by proposing a contract marriage.

"How would she see me now?" he thought to himself, feeling a pang of regret. "I just did this to make my father happy," he muttered, flopping onto his bed with a sigh.

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"Ready to roll out?" Mason asked Madelyn as he loaded his luggage into the trunk, gesturing for her to hand over hers. "Your CV too?" He added.

"All good," she replied. "And yeah, I've got my resume right here, I wouldn't dare to leave them behind," she added, tapping her bag to reassure him.

With a cheerful grin, Norman declared,