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Chapter 11

Author: Lana Mora
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The Foster family had a background in petroleum and chemical industries, boasting immense wealth. In Amber City, the Foster family was among the most powerful.

"Why don't you get married too?"

"Forget it, forget it. I'm scared." Ryan laughed heartily. It was clear that he and Dawson had a genuinely close relationship.

Dawson walked over expressionlessly and sat down.

Ryan handed him a glass of wine, and Dawson took a small sip.

"How was it?"

"It was fine."

"If you say it's fine, then that means it's really something. Go on, ask your boss to bring over another ten bottles."

Ryan was outgoing and well-connected in elite circles. He changed girlfriends faster than he changed clothes.

"Hey, where is your newlywed wife? Why didn't you bring her?" He suddenly remembered.

"At the old house."

"Tsk, you should have brought her for us to see. I'm really curious to see what kind of woman the Gregory family set you up with. Haha."

"There's nothing much to see, just a nose and two eyes," Dawson re
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