Patricia Jones
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That night, Vincent and John agreed to a partnership. They shook hands to seal a new friendship and buried the unpleasant encounter they had in the past. John promised to convince his dad to stop working for Samuel Miller, so Vincent now believes that John is only working on his own accord. Liam has many companies that are not under his name. John wondered if Samuel is now taking advantage of it as he was the one who works for these companies' legal papers. "It looks like you guys came to an…-
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"I loved a woman once," John began. "When my parents got divorced, I stayed with my dad, but my twin brother chose our mom when she went back to Europe. After ten years, mom died, then my brother came back to live with us. I have a crush on this girl in our neighborhood, but she only treated me as her best friend. It was unfair that I was the one who was always with her, but she only fell in love with my twin brother." "I felt extreme unfairness as between me and my twin brother, I was academically…
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"You guys are here too." "Yeah. We've signed our partnership with Vincent. Finally!" Mikael had a broad smile on his face. After saying that, he returned his attention to the table as his turn to shoot. When Mikael missed the second ball, Lucas quickly positioned himself to shoot next and successfully made three hits. "Damn!" Mikael cussed. "Hey, John!" Rob walked toward him and handed a glass with spirit. "Thanks, Rob." John accepted the drink and gulped half of the content. With the…
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After a few days, Vincent left Sydney for his Northeastern visits to their subsidiary companies. He first stopped at Gold Coast then stayed at Brisbane for the night. Then, his next stop was Queensland. "I missed you, hubby." Hailee purred when she finally got a hold of Vincent that evening. Vincent immediately had a video call with Hailee when he came back to the yacht. Anyway, she understands how busy her husband was, not only meeting Davies' business partners but also her knights and the Mafia…
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There is a hidden meaning in Vincent's words. It was a declaration that no one should take for granted his wife. Vincent swept his gaze to the entire lobby, then fixed on a few directors he recognized in the crowd. "I want everyone to listen carefully… If there is someone I beat up in the future. It only means that person offended my wife." Vincent stared at Victor Hayes as he continued, "Director Hayes, it was apparent that these photos are photoshopped. They copied the color of my suit, but…
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"What would I earn if I beat your son to death, Director Hayes?" asked Vincent. "You…" Director Victor Hayes was waiting for Vincent in the lobby to confront him in front of everyone. However, Vincent's calm response infuriates him. He intended to throw a fuss in the crowd to embarrass him. But what he doesn't know, Vincent would not let him do as he pleased. Victor Hayes only believes Vincent would apologize to him as he was trying to win over everyone in the company. Vincent worked hard to…
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In the past few days that Vincent was busy dealing with documents and designing the store for Andre's gift to his soon-to-be-wife, he did not forget to oversee the renovation of Hailee's office by himself. The conference room was taken down and connected with the Chairman's old office; now, it becomes one room with two offices inside. Between these adjoining offices is a lounge with a vast floor-ceiling window to have a full view of the Sydney coastline. In the middle are two long sofas, two single…
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The following days at Davies' mansion... Janise busied herself in designing Jennifer's wedding gown and Andre's white Royal Air Force suit while Kelly, who is the one to design the wedding bands for the couple and the bride's wedding accessories. Jennifer only had her dad after her mom left them when she was five years old to marry someone else, and she was grateful for the girls helping her plan her wedding, including her soon-to-be mom-in-law, Andrea. The soon-to-be bride cannot contain her…
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The following day, Janise and Hansen arrived in Sydney. Nothing could contain Hailee's happiness to see all the maternity clothes Janise tailored for her. "They are so beautiful!" There is no ending to how Hailee praises Janise's designs exclusively for her. She tried on as many dresses as she could. Later she got tired. Hailee took a break and had something to munch on. Since the girls were here, she was spoiled too much. Every day they bake her different pastries and desserts with the approval…
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Vincent pulled himself to look Hailee in the eyes, then caressed her delicate face. After a moment, he leaned over and brushed his lips on top of hers as he muttered, "Darling, I love you so much." Hailee's eyes twinkled, listening to Vincent's husky voice. When he is calling her with this endearment, it means everything. "I love you too, President Shen," she returned affectionately as memories in the penthouse flooded inside her head. At first, the kiss was tender and his lips moved…
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