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Dominic was pleased with Andra’s verbal confirmation.

“And your finances?”

“I will survive.”

“Good.” He said. “Now, let’s go and continue with the contract.”

She nodded in agreement and seconds later, they were back to Duke with decided looks on their faces.

“So, tell me, what have you both decided?” he asked.

The couple exchanged glances before facing Duke with their response.

“We are still in.” they chorused and watched Duke’s eyes expand.

“What?” he exclaimed under his breath. He could not believe his ears and before he could speak further, Dominic was whisking his daughter away and slowly heading back to the church.

“We are late, Mr. Duke. We have come too far to quit. And we cannot keep the people waiting. Neither can we drop a bombshell on them at this hour. But most importantly, we’re still in.”

“Out of our own volition,” Andra added. “So, let’s finish what you started.”

“Exactly,” Dominic added supportively as they went.

Duke stood there, confused for a while. He finally snapp