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Chapter 9

He let out a helpless laugh. "You're still the same woman who's only interested in money."

"What exactly do you want, Howard?"

"Don't you already know?" His eyes sparkled as they locked onto mine. "Teagan, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. If I can't be your husband, can I at least be your ally?"

"Come on, Mr. Brooke. I still need your help for business matters moving forward."

I quickly tried to steer him away. "In the past, I may have been too impulsive. I don't know much about the Brookes, but since you've achieved so much, it would be best to stay clear of their mess."

"Teagan, I've let it go. You're among the Brookes now, so I don't want to cause any more trouble."

We exchanged a smile, both of us finally at ease.

In the days that followed, my workload piled up. I found myself working late into the night after coming home from the office.

And Noah always showed up right when I was most busy.

"Teagan, please believe me! That child really isn't mine!"

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