Christopher stared at the smile on her face. For a moment, he could not tell whether if it was genuine or not.

"Do you really think so?" he asked.

She did not notice the expression on Christopher’s face at all.

He did not know if she was speaking the truth, he was lost for a moment.

As Janice spoke, she looked up and met his dazing gaze, "Don’t worry, I’m not angry."

Her tone was so calm that it sounded like she was not angry at all.

Only then did Christopher leave a sigh of relief.

He stared at the dishes in front of him and said, "Let’s eat."

"Let’s eat."

As he spoke, he picked up his cutlery and began to eat.

Janice was going to stop him, but she saw him enjoying the food so much.

All of a sudden, she could not say anything.

She did not even have the ability to prepare a basic meal.

What else could she say?

As she thought about these things, her heart sank for some strange reason.

However, her phone suddenly rang. She took out her phone and took a glance at it, it was Director Caleb.

Recalling the unpleasant incident at the TV station, she paused for a moment, "I have an incoming call."

Christopher was eating with his head down. Hearing her words, he nodded.

Janice only answered the call after she walked out.

"Janice, that show has been canceled. Come back quickly."

Janice was stunned by the voice of the screen-write director from the phone.

She remembered that she did not mention the program to James. Could it be Christopher?

Did he... already know about this?

Thought of this, she looked back at the dining room subconsciously, could not help asking, "Director Caleb, can I know why you changed your mind all of a sudden?"

Director Caleb said, "In fact, it’s not that we changed our minds. Ms. Valen suddenly

changed her mind saying that she did not want her private affairs to be on the show."

Hearing this, Janice was obviously stunned.

Was Sophie the one who took the initiative to withdraw it?

However, she told as she would never withdraw from the show when they met at the gate of the TV station.

"Anyway, you have to come back tomorrow,"

Director Caleb’ tone was quite urgent.

"Okay."

Janice hung up the phone, but she was full of doubts. So what was Sophie’s plan?

"What’s wrong? Who was it?"

While she was still wondering, Christopher came over.

Only then did Janice gather her thoughts, "Nothing, just some business at the TV station."

Christopher stared at her and recalled James’s words over the phone, said, "By the way, you told James that you wanted to cancel a program."

Janice paused briefly before she replied, "Forget about it. This matter has already been resolved."

"Is it?"

Christopher was confused.

Janice nodded, "Yes. Um, have you finished eating yet?"

Janice was afraid that he would continue to ask, so she switched to another topic purposefully.

Christopher nodded. "Yes, it tastes good."

Janice, on the other hand, was rendered speechless.

She really did not know how he could speak such nonsense as someone who was skilled in cooking himself.

The next day, Janice went to work at the TV station as usual.

Now that she had learned that Christopher was the major shareholder of the TV station, the place already felt different to her.

...

She knew that she had to work even harder.

However, for some reason, she no longer had that drive from before.

The entire morning passed in a daze.

At noon, Janice walked out of the office.

"Janice," In the corridor, Lucy called her.

She stopped and turned around.

Lucy walked towards to her, "Janice, why are you so absent-minded? I’ve called your name several times."

Janice looked at Lucy and paused for a moment, then shook her head, "Nothing, I might not have paid attention. Anything?"

Lucy smiled and said, "Let’s have lunch together. We haven’t had lunch in the cafeteria for a long time."

However, Janice thought about her pitiful budget and said, "I’m afraid that won’t do, I still have work to do at noon."

Lucy was a little disappointed when she heard Janice’s words, but she knew how was their job like, "Oh, alright then."

As Lucy spoke, she walked to the canteen alone. She held her card in line and heard people were talking about something.

"By the way, is the variety department very busy recently?"

"Not really."

"Is that so? That’s strange. I’ve often seen Janice, who is from your department keep going to buy instant noodles."

"What’s so strange about that? I always have instant noodles when I’m poor at the end of the month."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Lucy could not help but harrumph after she heard this.

"Are they the same?" She thought.

Janice was married to a rich husband. How would poor be the reason for her to have instant noodles?

The more Lucy heard, the more she found it funnier.

"Chef, a portion of sweet and sour pork ribs."

Lucy reached out for her lunch box when it was her turn. After the cook finished serving Lucy, he gave her another one. "Can you give this to Miss Gladwell?"

Lucy was stunned for a moment, but she remembered that this chef was the one who caught up with Janice last time to invite her for dinner.

She said, "Are you treating her food again?"

The chef smiled shyly.

"By the way, could Miss White help me to ask Miss Gladwell not to have instant noodles too often?"

"Alright, I will pass your message to her, but let’s forget about this meal. You’d better treat Miss Gladwell only when you see her,"

Lucy said.

Seeing this, the chef said hesitantly, "She hasn’t been to the cafeteria for quite a long time. The last time I saw her, her meal card ran out of money."

Lucy was stunned when she heard of this, and replied, "I think she had forgotten to top up the money. Don’t worry, I’ll remind her next time."

Although that was what she said, she was still confused.

She was a little worried that after a moment of hesitation, she put down her lunch box and walked out of the cafeteria.

In the office.

Janice felt bitter by looking at the instant noodles in front of her. She originally did not like such food, but she had been eating them daily for her savings, which made her feel nauseous.

However, she had to endure it by thinking that she was still hungry. When she was picking up the fork and going to eat it... "Knock, knock, knock..." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The door was being knocked, then Janice looked up and saw Lucy standing at the door. She was stunned and asked, "Why are you here?"

Lucy walked up to her and could not help frowning when she saw the half-eaten cup noodles in front of her.

Could it be that what they said was true?

She asked in confusion, "Janice, did something happen to you? Why have I been seeing you eating only instant noodles lately? It’s not good for your health."

...

"Nothing. I just have unfinished work to do," said Janice awkwardly.

"But you can’t be this way every day. Let’s go have dinner in the cafeteria."

Just when Lucy held her hand and was about to leave, Janice stopped her.

"No, really. Lucy, I’m full now."

Lucy looked at her and thought of what the cook said earlier in the cafeteria. She had no idea on how to ask Janice that.

After all, if this was all true, Janice would feel embarrassed.

Thinking of this, she endured it and said helplessly, "Well, just tell me if you have something going on, okay?"

"Yes," Janice nodded.

Lucy then turned around and left.

Janice let out a sigh of relief after watching Lucy leave.

She returned to the desk, but she no longer had any appetite.

Forget about it, I’m not going to eat anymore.

She picked it up and walked towards the door.

After Lucy returned to her office, the more she thought about it, the more she felt that Janice was behaving strangely.

She knew about Janice, her income was not low and she used her money carefully. Moreover, she married a rich husband, how could she be in such a situation whereby she could only eat instant noodles every day?

She thought that it was impossible, but what kind of situation would cause her to only have instant noodles every day?

Lucy could not figure it out.

The next morning, she went to a large commercial exhibition, and she met Benjamin Taylor at the interview site, whom she had not seen for a long time.

"Director Taylor?"

Lucy was a little surprised to see Benjamin.

As Benjamin saw Lucy, he nodded and said, "Miss White, I’m no longer the director."

"Really?"

Lucy felt a little embarrassed. After all, she could not just call his name directly and she said, "By the way, why are you here?"

Benjamin said, "I’m here on behalf of the company."

Hearing this, Lucy nodded.

"By the way, how is the TV station recently?" Benjamin suddenly asked.

Lucy smiled meaningfully, "You want to ask about Janice, am I right?"

Benjamin smiled and did not deny it.

Lucy frowned and said, "I don’t know if I have the wrong feeling, but I think there’s something going on with Janice."

Benjamin was stunned after he heard of this, "What do you mean?"

Lucy asked, "Do you know that Janice is married?"

Benjamin paused for a moment, then nodded, "I know."

Lucy said, "Then you must know that her husband is very rich."

Benjamin could not deny this fact as he nodded.

Lucy continued, "But recently, she was acting strangely, she seems like she doesn’t even have the money to have a meal. I always see her having instant noodles in the office."

After hearing what Lucy said, Benjamin remained silent, but looked at the time. It was almost time for dinner.

He said, "I have something to do, I have to go now."

Just when Lucy was about to say something, he had already left. She could only sigh and continue working.

Benjamin rushed to the TV station as soon as he left the exhibition.

He knew Janice very well that he understood what Lucy was talking about.

After all, Janice could never like instant noodles, and she often talked about how she could not stand the taste when she was in school.

But now, she had it every day. Something must have happened.

He walked to the variety department on the third floor directly. It was the dinner time, the office area was empty and quiet.

He lightened his footsteps and walked towards Janice’s office. He could see her having instant noodles at her place through the door.