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Chapter 417

Author: Gina Cinq
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"Don't be ridiculous," Winston warned, his voice chilly and distant. It was as though he was deliberately avoiding the situation.

Millie stood rooted to the spot. Right then, her gaze inadvertently locked with Winston's dark eyes.

When he frowned, Millie did too. Just like that, they stared at each other, neither willing to break eye contact. It was only when Joanna turned that Millie's attention was finally drawn away.

Millie's hands, resting at her sides, clenched slightly as she asked, "Does the Aspher belong to Winston?"

Before Winston could respond, Joanna's icy voice interjected, "Who else would it be?"

Millie ignored Joanna and turned her attention to Winston, wanting to hear his explanation. If the Aspher was indeed his, did that mean he was the one who sent the herb to the auction house overseas?

And if that was the case, why didn't Winston give it to Millie directly? Why did he have someone else to do it instead?

Millie's tone was calm as she asked again, "Mr. Greer,
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