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Chapter 192

Author: Summer Knowles
James took a deep breath. "Yes, they took her daughter."

"What now?"

"Head back first."

James was at his wit's end. At home, his mother would question him endlessly, and even if he stayed away, her calls were constant.

Worse still, he'd discovered the Reynolds were making moves, even targeting Chancer company stocks.

Everything seemed inevitable. He put down his phone.

At the university counseling center, Professor Wells brought flowers, and Dean Larson offered congratulations. Sarah's paper in the Psychology Journal was a milestone for the university.

As she carried the flowers out the main gate, Scarlett and Steven joined her.

"Sarah, let's go to the resort!" Scarlett waved some tickets excitedly.

Sarah knew the place - Scarlett had mentioned it at least five times before. The resort was less than a year old but already popular with VIPs and international guests.

Sarah glanced at Zachary, knowing he must have arranged the tickets.

Seeing her hesitate, Mia pulled her toward
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