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Chapter 870

Author: Lean
Eric pondered for a moment.

"Then, in early next month, during Zachary's birthday, we'll invite the Greyson family over. At that time, we'll announce the engagement directly."

Rebecca was worried. "After what happened with the Sanchez family last time, I think it's better to give him a little more time."

Eric replied, "How much time have we given him already? It's no use, we should be more direct."

"Then, if we force him too much, Zachary will..."

"After his birthday, the position of the head of the Collins family will be passed to him. Are we just going to stand by and watch him marry that woman?"

That was definitely not the outcome Rebecca wanted to see.

But the alternative wasn't something she was eager to see either.

"Let's have them meet at the birthday party first, but don't announce the engagement. If anyone asks, just give a vague answer."

"After the birthday, Zachary will need to go on a business trip to Nelana for a while. Let the Greyson family's d
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  • Ex-husband’s Regret   Chapter 1429

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  • Ex-husband’s Regret   Chapter 1428

    Jordan said Whitney would be coming over later.Westley hadn't expected that the first one to get out of bed would actually be Whitney."Just the two of you?" he asked."For now, yes."Jordan glanced at her phone. In the group chat, it was just her and Whitney talking—no response yet from Jane or Charlotte.She more or less knew why Jane hadn't responded, but Charlotte too?Still, it didn't really matter. There weren't any specific plans for today anyway.She hadn't known Whitney was coming, so it was a nice surprise."Maybe my sister will text me around noon. We can decide what to do then.""You." She pointed at Westley. "You are not allowed to show up in front of me again after breakfast."Westley nodded. "Got it."After buying food, Whitney told Caleb, "I'm going to find Jordan. You can go handle your stuff. I'll be staying at her place until the wedding."Caleb leaned against the elevator wall, his voice low and lazy. "You're telling me what to do?"Whitney wasn't in a

  • Ex-husband’s Regret   Chapter 1427

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  • Ex-husband’s Regret   Chapter 1426

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