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Chapter 394

Author: Lana Mora
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-19 08:43:04

"I saw the announcement from the management district."

They had only been apart for less than an hour since leaving the villa, so Britney assumed he was calling to tell her about it.

"I'm not calling about that," came Manuel’s deep, magnetic voice from the other end of the phone. "Didn't I tell you before that Raiden is throwing a party today? Let's go together after work."

"But aren't you supposed to start preparing for the campaign tomorrow?" Shouldn't he be busy with work?

"I've already taken care of most of the preparations. Before the campaign starts, we should take some time to relax," Manuel replied casually, sounding nothing like someone about to enter a fierce political competition the next day.

Britney thought for a moment and agreed. "Alright, will you pick me up after work?"

"Mm."

After hanging up, she stared at the darkened phone screen, the smile on her lips lingering.

This man—finding time to relax even at such a critical moment...

She shook her head with a chuckle and
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