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Chapter 554

Author: Gina Cinq
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"Is it Mr. Greer?" Logan asked the staff member, who nodded slightly. They then acted as though they hadn't said anything and hurried off.

Meanwhile, Joanna stared at Winston. As she put the pieces together, her heart sank.

Winston had bought a woman's necklace—a butterfly one, no less. This had to be for Millie. So, the butterfly necklace he won at the auction abroad was likely for her too.

With that in mind, she let out a wry chuckle.

Logan thought it over carefully. Seeing how much Joanna loved the necklace, he decided to approach Winston.

Maybe Winston would be willing to give it up. It was just a matter of asking, and if it made Joanna happy, it would be worth it.

Just as he was about to make his way over, Joanna stopped him. She shook her head lightly and said, "Forget it, Logan."

She knew Winston would never agree to part with the necklace if it were meant for Millie.

"Let me try, okay?" Logan gently patted Joanna's head.

He sincerely wanted her to be happy. Hence,
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