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S2| 4. Give Me A Challenge
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2021-10-13 18:01:05After a while, Gabriella nodded. "Yes. Think of the challenge as a ticket to get Mia's heart. The bigger challenge you manage to conquer, the easier it will be for you to approach her.”
“But, what if she refuses to give me a challenge?” the man asked doubtfully.
“Why are you so afraid of risk, Julian? Don't be pessimistic if you haven't tried yet."
Hearing his sister-in-law's spontaneous words, the man immediately remembered the debate with Miss Secretary. As consciousness rose, the air in Julian's lungs began to rumble.
"Right. Regardless of whether it's honest or not, I need to improve myself. I have to be a brave man.”
Hearing the seriousness in her brother-in-law's words, the corners of Gabriella's lips curled up.
"Good! Keep that spirit! Now that you have found a solution, feel free to play with your nephew. Relax and unburden your mind for a few moments. I have to take care of something,” the woman s
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