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Chapter 483 You Want to Help Her, But You Were the One to Blame for the Mess
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Sheila enters Elaine’s office with a worried expression but feels relieved to find her daughter-in-law safely seated at her desk, reviewing the final production of Jonah Lopes’s upcoming novel cover.

“Ah, Elaine, I’m so glad you’re here!”

Elaine is surprised by her mother-in-law’s relief. “Sheila, what’s wrong? You seem like you thought I was in danger.”

Sheila closes the door. “Indeed, I did think so. I said I wanted to come with you over here.”

Elaine smiles, dismissing the idea. “You had other commitments, and I didn’t want to mess your appointments because of me.”

Sheila approaches the desk. “Anything interesting?”

“Come see how the cover of Jonah Lopes’s next novel turned out.” Elaine proudly points to the monitor.

Sheila walks around the desk and faces the screen. Indeed, the cover is stunning and eye-catching.

Sheila squints, intrigued. “Wait, I remember Ron was wearing pants...”

Elaine grins mischievously. “Your nephew is quite a handsome man, Sheila. Our readers deserve to th
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