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Chapter 268

Author: Lana Mora
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Leopold's POV

If these words were coming from Gloria, I'd probably think she was just spouting nonsense.

After all, she always did such things, and I could hardly believe her.

But when Tabitha stood there with her refined elegance and charm, every word she spoke sounded so credible.

She was completely different from Gloria. She was a well-educated lady while Gloria...

Well, I'd just keep that thought to myself.

"Ms. Hartley, you are flattering me. I've heard Gloria mention you before, too. Finally, I have the honor to meet you today. Your elegance and virtuousness really stand out," I smiled.

Then I teased Gloria, "It's hard to imagine how you became friends with such a rude woman like Gloria."

Gloria glared at me, seemingly displeased with my backhanded compliment.

I then walked up to Tabitha and extended my hand, saying, "My name is Leopold Sowell. Nice to meet you."

Tabitha shot me an embarrassed glance.

"Alpha Leopold, I'm s
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Gloria got an invitation to Daphne & Derek's wedding when she hates Daphne, why didn't his friend get one? he's acting like he thinks Derek's with Tabitha. Tabitha didn't know him, but he says he knows her? why didn't she know his friends when they were married?
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