Judson mulled it over for a moment and said, "That's a sound plan. I'll leave it to you then."
Yolanda chuckled, "No worries, Mr. Judson. I'll make sure everything runs smoothly."
Agnes watched Yolanda's expression, feeling that something was about to happen again.
Judson came over, patting Agnes' shoulder. "Agnes, this is your first time hosting an international show and it's also the first episode of the series. Give it your all."
Agnes nodded, "I will, Mr. Judson." She figured there was no other way but to face whatever comes head-on.
That night, Agnes returned home, utterly exhausted. Jared had been working overtime, and Nocturne was brought into Jared's office. The vast Maplewood Manor felt eerily quiet.
Agnes felt weary. After a quick dinner, she flopped onto her bed and fell asleep almost immediately.
When Jared came back, she woke up. Rubbing her eyes, Agnes switched on the bedside lamp and asked, "You're back."
Jared loosened his tie and came over, kissing gently on Agnes' cheek. "Did I wake you?"
Agnes shook her head. She knew Jared had been troubled recently due to work-related issues.
There was this fierce competition over the Harmony Hollow land, and it was moving at an alarming speed. Agnes had overheard this during her visit to the Tim Group when Leo and Jared were discussing it.
Comfortingly, Agnes said, "If we can't get the land, it's not the end of the world. We'll just earn a little less. Don’t make yourself so tired."
Jared chuckled, "Look who's talking. You're just as tired."
Agnes then shared the good news that she had become the leading reporter for The Primary Perspective, and that she was going to cover a film festival the next day.
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