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After listening to Grandma Wade last night, Astrid felt better in the morning. She took up her phone and texted Rowan reluctantly.

Astrid:*Good morning, don't get this twisted. I am only texting you because of the business proposal your company sent to mine. I read through it and I think it is good. Queen's Croft will like to partner with your company.*

She took a deep breath reading her text again, biting her bottom lip nervous about the outcome.

Rowan:*Good morning, sunshine. The Wade empire will process the contract signing and get back to your company." he replied, ending the text with a heart emoji.

Astrid scoffed at cheeky nickname and the pounding heart emoji he sent. It didn't suit his cold personality. ' He is really taking his words seriously.' she thought as she stared at her phone screen.

Meanwhile, little Noah and Chef Gladline are right behind Rowan in the kitchen, making sure he doesn't deliver a cold text since he isn'
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