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114. Win-win solution.

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Amanda was all smiles from the moment she stepped back into her parents' home, receiving a warm welcome, and it was fortunate that Nadine had returned to work as soon as she could after receiving word from Mateo that her sister would be visiting.

If there had been no such news, Nadine would most likely have approached Rudolf at his coffee shop to help her lover.

"Mom, I have a gift for you," Oriaga said as he took something out of his coat pocket before removing it: a blue jewelry box with the 'Gregorious' emblem on the top. He placed it on the table right in front of Pamela.

About five people sat on the sofa by the lit fireplace, the atmosphere becoming quite warm as the light in the sky dimmed.

"What is this, Oriaga?" Pamela grabbed the object and opened it, and she was quite surprised to find a bracelet with several pearls around it, very pretty and luxurious. "Oh my! This must be expensive."

"Is it the latest collection from your brand?" asked Nadine.

Oriaga shook his head. "No, i
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