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A smile tugged on the lady’s red lips as she held a glass of red wine in her hand. When she unlocked her phone, it
displayed a photo of Jared. It was the perfect airport photo, showcasing his handsome and captivating image.
Just then, her phone rang, and she glanced at it before answering the call. It was her father speaking in Hoglandish.
“Hello, Dad.” “Are you sure about this? I’m feeling a lot of pressure from your grandfather’s side.”
“Dad, trust me. My goal isn’t to take down that company. I just want to get close to Mr. Presgrave using this way.
Don’t you want a son- in-law who is rich and powerful? He possesses all the qualities that I desire.
I want to attract him.” The lady’s voice was filled with confidence as if capturing Jared’s heart was an absolute
certainty. “Alright, I’ll give you six months, and you can use the company’s resources to approach him.”
“Dad, if I don’t win him over, how is Grandpa going to give you the inheritance rights? Uncle Owen has already
gained Grandpa’s favor. With Grandpa’s health failing, he could pass away at any time.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI must fight for your inheritance rights while Grandpa is still alive,” Hannie firmly declared since marrying Jared was
the best way to prove herself. “Alright. I’m counting on you now.”
After Hannie hung up the phone, her assistant pushed the door open and walked in, holding the latest set of airport
photos. “Miss Quins, this was just taken by our people.”
When Hannie took the photos and saw the photo of Jared holding hands with a young girl, her eyes narrowed a
little. “It seems that Mr. Presgrave has a girlfriend.”
“So what? I won’t let her get in my way. Compared to her, I have the upper hand.” Her eyes brimmed with
confidence. “Indeed, you’re not any less pretty than her. You will surely win him over.”
Hannie put down the photos, her eyes flashing with ambition and cunningness. Judging from how she was using her
family’s power to compete in the acquisition, it was clear that she was serious about this. She was not just playing
around. Therefore, no one could stop her. ‘Investigate her background. I want to know who she is,” she ordered.
On the other hand, Ellen had plenty of free time, so she spent the day learning how to cook from Felicia, trying to
acquire a skill.
However, Jared had a social engagement. tonight and said he would be coming home. late. As such, she enjoyed
her dinner alone, and Wanda left at 8.00PM after cleaning up.
Then, she waited for him on the balcony, looking out at the sea of lights outside. Although she was alone in such a
large home, her heart was warm and full. This was because she knew that no matter how late it was, he would
come back to her side. Sometimes, waiting was a happy thing for her.
Finally, around 9.30PM, the sound of the door opening came from outside. Hearing that, she quickly got up from the
balcony and went to welcome him.
The man who came back had a slightly red face and a faint smell of alcohol on him. While feeling sorry for him, she
hugged him and asked, “Are you tired?”
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Jared hugged her waist and kissed her forehead affectionately. ‘Not anymore the moment I see you.”
In fact, Ellen could feel that he was under a lot of work pressure, but he never discussed work in front of her. How
can he not be tired when he’s managing such a huge business empire? Yet, she could do very little, which made her
feel rather guilty.
“I’ll take a shower, and then I’ll be with you.” Jared didn’t want to accompany her with the smell of alcohol on him
for fear of affecting her.
He went to the bathroom, leaving his clothes on the couch. While hanging up his clothes, she noticed that there was
a message notification on his phone. She reached for the phone and just wanted to take a glance, but when she
swiped the screen, it unlocked at once.
A message then came into her sight. ‘Good evening, Mr. Presgrave. Would you like to go out for a drink tonight?”
The tone of the message sounded like it was from a girl. Startled, she placed the phone on the table and hung up
his suit on the hanger..
However, the phone beeped again just as she returned to the couch. When she heard that, she wondered if it was
the same girl from earlier.
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