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Chapter 490

Author: Eternal Life
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"Would you have kept it a secret if she hadn't?" Talia teased with a playful smirk.

"I just hadn't gotten around to telling you!" Howard defended himself. "She's just a restaurant owner who I asked for a little help, that's all."

"Is that so? However, I've heard she's quite the top socialite of Mareno City. She must be quite the charmer, huh?" Talia teased him again.

"Anyway, how's work been for you? Everything on track?" Howard quickly tried to steer the conversation elsewhere.

"Acting like you have a guilty conscience, I don't have time for your nonsense!" Talia gave him another eye roll.

She then glanced at the wall clock and suggested, "Hey, it's the weekend, and the weather's perfect. How about we take Riley out to the countryside for a bit?"

"That sounds fantastic! A little fresh air in the countryside would do us all some good," Howard agreed with a cheerful smile.

"Come on, get up! We've got a full day ahead. Let's eat and hit the road," Talia said, kissing Howard's chee
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