Chapter: 1830

Three days later, New Year's Eve brought a lively buzz to the streets, each corner teeming with festive energy.

Rosa dropped Maya off for her morning training, then dashed back to the studio; her artists’ schedules for the new year awaited her careful planning.

The previous night had been a juggle between lulling Maya to sleep and poring over pending business proposals-unfortunately, the proposals lost out to bedtime stories.

Stepping into the studio, Rosa was met with the receptionist's startled gaze. "Rosa, you're already here?"

Her question hung in the air, puzzling Rosa. "Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"