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ONM: Chapter 44

Author: Seera Mei
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The days passed quickly. I finished everything I needed to do at the office, I also stopped by the resort I’m having built to check on it, and I did a shoot for a magazine and billboard again. I finished all of that so I could have three days free.

Tomorrow is Penelope and Chad’s wedding. It will be held in Tagaytay. Later, we’re all going to the hotel together with some of Penelope and Chad’s relatives.

Penelope chose to have us all go together so that everyone would be there and no one would be late tomorrow. Plus, it wouldn’t be so much of a hassle. She has a point.

I packed everything I need in a small luggage, and Penelope has my gown. I wasn’t able to pick it up because I didn’t have time. Before leaving, I made sure to take care of Alexis. I also told him that I would be gone for three days, and he agreed right away. How could he not? His Uncle Vince bought him a PS5, so he has something to keep him busy.

I didn’t expect Kuya to actually follow through with his reward for A
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