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Chapter 72

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The two was silent on the car, Beatrice felt sorry for Marcus as he was humiliated the whole time in their reunion, she felt useless as everyone was ganging up on them

She realized that she should have not come since she has no good friends in the past after all, everyone just tried to be close to her to share with her spotlight but deep inside, they were criticizing her and envying her.

On the way to her house, Marcus's phone rang, he answered it without minding her, she felt like he trusts her so much and she felt good deep inside.

She saw that it was Mr. Drake Hart, his secretary.

"Sir, all your orders have been accomplished, anything else?" The man formally greeted them.

"No, that's all for today, good job." Marcus replied.

"Sir, Diego Hax is reported to be seen outside the Glorious Hotel of Housland, shouting your name continuously and pleading, do you want to get rid of him?"

Beatrice was confused and shocked, What did he do to Diego?

"No
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