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Chapter 1161

Author: Ginger Sue
Why? Landon and his family did not deserve it!

Preston persistently begged, "Dad, give me some time. I promise I'll take care of it! I've been settling problems for the company over the years. You should trust me!"

"Enough. The decision's been made." Cornelius frowned, visibly irritated. "I admit I have not paid much attention to Landon in the past. I'll consider this a test for him. As his uncle, you should guide and advise him."

He rendered Preston speechless. Once Zoe noticed that Cornelius had sided with her family, she took the opportunity and suggested, "Grandpa, I have another solution to help us out of the crisis. Have you forgotten about it?"

"What solution is that?"

"Didn't you agree to discuss marriage with Uncle Javier?" Zoe blinked, feigning innocence.

Penelope's heart sank upon hearing that. "Zoe! Why bring it up?"

"Proposing a marriage? Zoe, stop embarrassing yourself." Preston snickered. "Remember, your scandal on the horseracing event is still out there for the
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Pattie Ng
Author-disgusting!!! Unbelievable-this is really far fetched for you to even have Zoe marry Jasper!!!! You’ll lose readers like me.
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