However, she didn't allow herself to dwell on it excessively and set her phone aside, redirecting her focus to her work.

The negotiation during the day had gone quite smoothly. Even though Holden had left abruptly, the person he left in charge was cooperative and the discussions were productive.

This person had developed a positive impression of Ariana, and the collaboration encountered no significant obstacles. Once the proposal obtained approval, they could move forward with the partnership.

Glancing at the time, Ariana decided to dedicate her evening to working on the proposal.

After spending some time organizing the data, she eventually completed the proposal, diligently double-checking it for any possible errors before dispatching it to Shawn's email.

Having accomplished all these tasks, Ariana indulged in a leisurely stretch, allowing her body to relax. Finally, she had some free time to engage with her phone.

To her astonishment, she discovered an unread message from the generous fan, sent a mere fifteen minutes ago, inquiring about any new videos.

Ariana pondered for a brief moment before composing a reply, “Yes, though I haven't had the opportunity to edit it. The video is rather lengthy, so its publication is currently pending."

Following the transmission of her message, she Lowered her phone, only to be met with an immediate response from the person on the other side.

Curiosity piqued, she opened the message and found a phone number, accompanied by a note.

“Kindly forward it to my private social media account. There are no time constraints."

For a fleeting moment, she hesitated, questioning whether this individual might possess some eccentric traits. What could motivate such eagerness to view an unedited cooking video in the midst of the night?

Furthermore, the raw video was riddled with errors and amusing instances, making it less than suitable for direct sharing.

Consequently, Ariana provided a gentle reminder, "Please be aware that it is unedited."

A swift response was received, reassuring that this presented no issue. With a sigh, Ariana contemplated that since this person had invested such a substantial sum solely to watch her content, it would be prudent to accommodate this minor request. Ultimately, exhibiting a bit of goodwill wouldn't cause any harm.

Resolute in her decision, she proceeded to jot down the account number and initiated a friend request to the individual.

The other person swiftly accepted the friend request. Ariana perused their social media profile bearing the name ‘F,' featuring a charming avatar with a young girl resting against a man's shoulder captured from behind, her head playfully tilted.

The image of the girl's innocent pose was endearing, and upon magnifying the picture, Ariana felt her uncertainties fade away. Perhaps this individual wished to prepare meals for their Little one.

Prompted by this thought, she composed a message, inquiring, "Is the young girl in your avatar your daughter? She's really cute."

A swift response came - a smiling emoji.