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2024-11-27 15:01:02When Tony returned from the office, Kate discussed Duchess’ high tea invitation with him. They were having dinner in the dining room.
“You should go,” Tony advised her. “You rarely leave this house at all. I’m sure you’ll find the company of other women refreshing.”
“Maybe,” Kate replied vaguely. “It’s just that, I don’t like Duchess. She strikes me as a middle-aged mean girl.”
Tony chuckled and said, “You’ll probably change your mind about her when you get to know her. She knows all the important people in this city. You might make new friends through her, and when that happens, you wouldn’t need to hang around her anymore.”
“So, you want me to use her to find new friends for myself?” Kate asked skeptically.
“She’s already using you to boost her street credibility, as you young people say,” said Tony. “Do think
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