Several young female employees of Cloud Advertising Company were Helin's fans and they were upset to know that their idol quit the show business.
On the other hand, Sheryl felt glad for Helin upon hearing the news. 'The wayward girl finally grew up, ' she thought.
She was about to return to her office when she heard some noises coming from the exit.
It was only through the TV that Helin's crazy fans watched her press conference. The situation was so different now that the star was standing before her fans face to face. They swarmed towards their icon and screamed, "Miss He, I really like you! May I get your signature?"
"Me too."
Surrounded by people, Helin gave a subtle smile and started signing autographs. Then she politely said, "Excuse me, may I leave now? I have something for Sheryl."
The employees instantly cleared the actress' way upon hearing their lady boss' name. Meanwhile, Sheryl was smiling broadly while watching Helin walk towards her. She waited for the lady to reach where she was before asking, "What are you doing here?"
Helin seemed to have turned into someone else. She looked tamed and less aggressive. She was oozing with elegance and mildness.
She glanced at Sheryl and asked, "May I have a word with you?"
"Sure. Follow me," Sheryl agreed instantly. She led Helin to her office. As the latter settled herself on the couch, she poured a glass of water and handed it to her visitor. She then took a seat, looked at Helin, and said, "I just watched the news about you. I didn't expect that you stop since you're at the peak of your career. I feel sorry for you."
She made a slight pause and then continued, "I don't think that this is a good idea if you're just doing this because of Roger." She observed the star's facial expression after she said those things. She badly wanted to know what was in Helin's mind.
With a slight smile though, Helin replied, "No. I did this for myself."
She glanced at Sheryl and then looked away. There was a tinge of sadness in her eyes when she said calmly, "I... I already let go of Roger. I will never do this for him. He doesn't deserve this." Pensive, she explained, "It's just that my job is beginning to bore me. I had a dream before I met Roger. Now I planned to go to the place I long to go and pursue my dream there."
What she heard made Sheryl look at Helin with delight. "Well, good luck to you. I hope you will achieve your dream."
"Here is the balance, Sheryl," Helin said as she took a bank card out of her handbag. "I really like the party you organized for me but I ruined it."
With a smile, Sheryl said, "At least, you learned something from it. It isn't that bad after all."
"Yes, you are right." Helin burst into laughter. She was a bit teary-eyed when she finally stopped laughing and changed the subject. "I decided to study in German. I will need your service again for my welcome party once I come back."
"That's the deal," Sheryl beamed. "I will organize a better party for you. I'm sure you are gonna love it."
Another laugh got Helin. Focusing her earnest gaze on Sheryl, she said cordially, "Thank you, Sheryl."
"What do you thank me for?" Sheryl asked.
"I already know the reason why you refused to do me the favor I asked from you. You knew that Roger isn't a good guy. You refused it for my sake." She smiled bitterly and continued, "But I was silly. I didn't know your good will and I even snapped at you. I am so sorry."
That made Sheryl smile and reach for Helin's hand. She said tenderly, "What's done is done. Just let it go."
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