Chapter 282

“Yeah? Then I’ll be waiting for the good news.” Lilah Hart raised her glass and clinked it with Ella Hayes’.

Ella gave her a once-over, eyes full of genuine admiration. “Miss Hart, I’ve gotta say, I didn’t expect it. You’re not only super talented, but also absolutely gorgeous. Plus, I heard you and Mr. Wallace have a four-year-old son already? You’re young, successful, have it all—talk about winning at life.”

She wasn’t just flattering.

They were around the same age, but while Lilah was thriving, she herself was still stuck grinding away at work. No boyfriend, no kid. Compared to Lilah, she felt like just another background character in a game.

“You’re too kind. I think what ‘having it all’ means is different for everyone. You work at JM Group and already handle things solo—that’s amazing on its own. And you know, for some people, being married or having a kid doesn’t mean freedom or happiness. I’ve never thought of myself as some life champion—I just try to