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Chapter 171

In the dim, strobe-lit atmosphere of the nightclub, a group of men and women were gathered in a booth, drinking and reveling.Quentin was the center of attention, with scantily clad women on either side. One of them was teasingly feeding him fruit directly from her mouth. The others clapped and cheered while Sonia's expression immediately fell."What are you doing?" Stephanie demanded, dragging Sonia out of the nightclub despite her resistance."Why are you stopping me?" Sonia retorted."Let me ask you this. What right do you have to control him? Are you his girlfriend or his fiancée?" Stephanie pointed out. "Remember, you're not married to Quentin yet. You haven't sealed the partnership but you're already trying to control him."Listen, Quentin takes his image very seriously. If you make him look bad in front of everyone, he'll definitely tell you to get lost.""Am I the only one to blame for the partnership not going through? That's Bassett Corp. Theodore has always planned to
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Chapter 172

"Cut out the excuses. Cedar's majoring in engineering. He'll probably be on construction sites during his internship and even after he lands a full-time job. How often will he need a suit? If you're going to make up reasons, at least make them convincing," Joey said.She candidly exposed Willow's true motives without hesitation. "So, is this gift for Theodore? If not, I'm not interested in helping you choose it. Others don't deserve it."Unable to counter, Willow admitted, "Okay. Fine. I admit it's for him. Now, is this one the right choice?"Joey grinned. "It would've saved us a lot of time if you'd admitted it right away."With a flush on her cheeks, Willow asked, "So, is this the right pick? If so, I'll go ahead and pay for it."Joey studied the tie intently for a moment before saying, "This one does fit Mr. Bassett's style quite nicely. His ties usually follow a similar color scheme from what I've observed, but I wouldn't suggest this one.""Why's that?" Willow asked.Joey p
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Chapter 173

"I'm not too happy with my place. I meant to let you know earlier, but I've been swamped with work. Matthew, I really appreciate all your help in finding this place," Willow said."What's the issue? I thought you were fond of the place, weren't you?" Matthew asked. "Matthew, even if I do, I'm only a tenant. I'll need to move eventually." Willow hinted at something indirectly, trusting that Matthew would understand.As expected, Matthew was silent for a moment before asking, "So, where are you living now?""It's not too far away. It's a neighborhood a mile or so from the office.""Did you find it yourself?""No, my boyfriend helped me out." Willow's mention of her "boyfriend" surprised both Matthew on the phone and Joey beside her.Feeling more at ease, she added, "Once I've got everything sorted out, I'll invite some friends over. You should come too, Matthew. Also, Joey and I are about to go for dinner. Where are you? Want to join us?"After a brief pause, Matthew managed to
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Chapter 174

"Really?" Theodore asked, looking taken aback."Absolutely, why would I make that up?" Clark answered.Clark felt a twinge of frustration. Despite his relentless dedication at Bassett Corporation—always on call, never taking personal time off, and keeping a low profile about his personal life—he hadn't exactly hidden his marriage. He could only blame himself for choosing Theodore as his boss."Mr. Bassett, is there something you'd like to ask me?" Clark asked in a show of consideration. "How did you persuade your wife to marry you?" Theodore asked."Persuade?" Clark's lips twitched slightly. "I don't think you can actually 'persuade' someone to marry you."He figured Theodore must be used to business deals. Marriage wasn't something one could just persuade someone into."So, what was it supposed to be?" Theodore asked."A proposal," Clark answered."And if she refused it?" I mean, what if your wife hadn't said yes?""That's impossible," Clark responded confidently. "Our fami
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Chapter 175

Willow took the tie from Theodore and pointed to his collar, saying, "Your tie."She meant for him to untie it himself. Yet, whether he misinterpreted her signal or was purposely being difficult, he raised his chin. It made his Adam's apple stand out and gave her a look that seemed to say, "I'm ready. Go ahead."With no other option, Willow ended up untying it for him. Her fingers, which felt slightly chilly, moved close to his neck, and the sound of her touch on his fabric was oddly suggestive. The act of untying his tie was especially evocative, making it hard not to imagine something more.Willow wasn't certain of Theodore's thoughts, but she felt awkward. The more embarrassed she felt, the more nervous she became, and things just got worse."Are you trying to strangle me?" Theodore's voice sounded icy with a trace of unease.Willow then realized she had pulled the tie too tight, squeezing his neck and crumpling his collar. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry…"She quickly loosened the t
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Chapter 176

"Let me go," Willow said."Finish your breakfast first," Theodore insisted, handing her a glass of milk.Willow had no option but to sit on his lap while she drank. Feeling uneasy, she tried to adjust her position, but he tightened his hold around her waist and whispered, "Stay still.""I'm not moving—" Willow's protest was interrupted as she fell silent.After a while, her body confirmed what she was feeling. She blushed deeply and muttered, "How can you still be ready for more?"Theodore had kept her up all night, leaving her legs weak as she walked. Now, to her surprise, he was still eager. What kind of stamina did he have?With unwavering confidence, Theodore declared, "Shouldn't you be taking some time to self-reflect in this situation?""You!" In a fit of embarrassment and anger, Willow threw a weak punch at him. The gesture was more flirtatious than threatening, which only intrigued him more.She let out a small cry as he lifted her and nearly caused her milk to spill. H
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Chapter 177

"Yeah, we've met Mr. Hudson from Trinity Group. He's driven by lust and notoriously stingy. Yet, he went ahead and sent the complete payment directly to Strand Real Estate right after signing the contract. It's definitely suspicious," Willow said.Joey looked confused. "What do you think Sonia did?""What Sonia did might offer a temporary fix for Strand Real Estate, but it won't address the underlying issues. They're deep in debt and haven't collected many overdue payments. 30 million dollars won't really make a dent," Willow remarked thoughtfully."Should we investigate further?""No, let's stay away from anything to do with Strand Real Estate from now on.""Why? It's not like you have something to hide.""The Strands, apart from Ian, are a pack of lunatics. It's nearly impossible to break free once you're entangled with them. I'm pretty thankful Sonia helped me get out of that jam." Willow relaxedly twirled her pen and said, "I'm feeling totally at ease and worry-free."Joey c
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Chapter 178

How else could Willow be the woman Theodore was so set on marrying? Even her business moves matched his.…By the end of the day, Willow gathered her things and went downstairs. In the garage, she heard a car horn and glanced up. Her face brightened with surprise. "What brings you here?"Theodore was sitting in the car by himself, having driven over himself. "I came to take you out to dinner.""What about my car?" Willow pointed to her parking spot. A white Audy was parked there—the one she'd just picked up a few days ago, with a red ribbon still hanging from the rearview mirror.Before, the company was close enough that she didn't need a car and could count on Joey if needed. But with things changing, Willow decided she needed her own vehicle and bought one.Theodore glanced at the car and said bluntly, "Just leave it here. Were you planning on driving separate cars to dinner?""But how will I get to work tomorrow morning?""I'll give you a ride."Willow grinned right away. O
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Chapter 179

Theodore and Willow were chatting when her phone rang in the car. Willow snapped back to the moment, pulled out her phone, and saw that "Ms. Helen Maddox" was calling."Hello, Mom.""Willow, where are you?" Helen's lively voice came through the phone. "Come home for dinner tonight. I need to have a word with you.""Tonight?" Willow glanced at Theodore, who was behind the wheel. "I've got plans.""Plans again? I have something important to tell you.""What is it? Can't you just say it over the phone?""No way. It's a big announcement. I'm getting married."Willow paused for several seconds. "Say that again."Helen's excitement was so intense that it felt like her joy was coming through the phone. "Did you not hear? I'm getting married."Willow hung up the phone abruptly."What's the matter?" Theodore asked casually. "Nothing," Willow replied, keeping a composed face while gripping the strap of her bag tightly.…After dinner, Theodore dropped Willow off at her house."Get
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Chapter 180

"What are you trying to say, Willow?" Helen asked."I'm saying you're too mature to keep falling for the same tricks and then convincing yourself otherwise," Willow replied."How can you judge without even meeting him?""Because I'm your daughter, and I know you inside out. How many guys have you dated, and how many turned out to be dependable? Remember the one who nearly caused Cedar to be sold?"Helen was in her late 40s this year. Although she had put on a few pounds, she still carried a lot of appeal. She enjoyed dressing up, dancing, and socializing.Over the years, she'd attracted quite a few admirers, but most of them ended up being slick talkers who took advantage of her. As a result, Willow and Cedar had gone through their fair share of tough times.Embarrassed by the reminder of her past mistakes, Helen muttered, "T-That jerk was a huge blunder on my part!""Let me make it clear—you're being duped once more. This guy is just another con artist," Willow said, extending
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