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Chapter 1020

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last update Last Updated: 2024-11-19 18:30:00
The more Laura thought about it, the more she felt that Simon was just too good at putting on a facade. She wondered if his clients would still trust him if they knew what kind of person he really was.

Laura warned him, "Don't come looking for me anymore. I've already taken your mother's money, and I need to keep my word. Last night, you were the one who insisted on sleeping with me. I had no choice. But from today on, let's not see each other again."

Simon cocked a brow. "Do you really think we can cut things off that easily?"

Laura retorted, "Why not? Are you planning to keep Hailey at home as your wife, while keeping me as your mistress? Aren't you afraid your messy relationship will be your downfall?"

Simon laughed coldly. "Seems like five years with me still wasn't enough to tame you. No matter. Laura, we have plenty of time."

With some pressing matters to attend to that morning, Simon didn't linger and left quickly.

After he left, Laura let out a sigh of relief. Yet his las
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