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135. The approval

Author: C.M. LOUDEN
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Hendrix

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No plan to get married.

I had that type of thinking before. I don't plan to marry any of the girls my mother arranged for me. But hearing it coming from Louise made a little itch. It made me uncomfortable.

Surely, getting married in the future is scary, as it comes with responsibility. I haven't pictured myself in that position yet.

The event kept going down to the main one.

When Xavion started the G-Dragon demo, everyone's eyes were on the stage. It was amazing. The G-Dragon is a robotic pet that can communicate with its owners and become your companion at home. It navigates by each program as implemented by the owner. You can simply design your pet according to your liking and budget.

We have a few options: a g-dragon, a g-cat, and a g-dog. This is my father's new collection in his Empire robotic business, which he is slowly passing on to me.

"Congratulations. That was awesome. Investors are surfing like flies. They want it," Bryce uttered behind me.

I shook my head. "Th
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