Chapter 948

"Alright, alright, best friend, I’ll give you a certificate of excellence!" Maria laughed.

Tiana grinned cheekily, "Forget the certificate—just be my sister-in-law."

Maria gave her a sideways glance. "If I become your sister-in-law, your carefree days will be over."

"Why?" Tiana blinked her wide eyes in confusion.

"Because I’d team up with your mom and start arranging blind dates for you," Maria teased.

"No, please!" Tiana groaned dramatically, "I’m still young! I don’t want a boyfriend yet—don’t be so cruel!"

Maria chuckled. "Then you better stop meddling in my love life."

Tiana paused, then said, "Wait a minute. Does that mean you don’t like my brother?"

Her eyes gleamed as she added, "Do you like that pretty boy?”

"Huh?" Maria was caught off guard.

"You know, your business partner. He totally looks like a pretty boy—no real talent, just a bad attitude. You know what they call guys like him? A 'social climber!' And let me tell you, social climbers are not to be trusted.

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