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Chapter 740 What Dirt Did Jake Want Her to Get

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Grace was having secrets now.

Xander smiled, not taking it to heart.

Before they returned to Summitview Manor, Grace went to a restaurant to get Hestia's favorite dishes. While waiting, Xander said, "You don't have to go to such trouble. She can order whatever she wants."

"It's different. I just want to treat Aunt Hestia well. She'll be happy too."

Xander rested a large hand on her waist, tapping lightly as he spoke. "Are you treating her well as her goddaughter or her future daughter-in-law?"

Grace was already immune to his teasing. "Her goddaughter."

"Don't you have confidence in your status as her future daughter-in-law?"

"That's your problem." Grace turned and lifted his chin slightly with a hint of seduction. "It depends on your sincerity and the wedding gifts you're offering."

Grace was already charming. When she put on a seductive look deliberately, she captivated him without fail. Xander caught her withdrawing hand. "I'll give you whatever you want."

There was a stron
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