Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 689:

Cody’s interest was piqued. “Is it related to Rickey? What’s going on?”

Pearce hesitated, his expression troubled. “Victoria Bentley saw your performance today.”

“Victoria Bentley?” Cody’s surprise was evident. “Are you sure it was her?”

Elyse looked puzzled. “Who is she?”

Pearce nodded, turning to Elyse with an awkward look. “She was the blind date Grandma arranged for your father. She saw you in the audience and immediately approached me and my dad, inviting you to a banquet hosted by her family.”

Elyse blinked. “And if I don’t go, what can she do?”

Pearce’s unease grew. “Actually, I’m working on a project that requires the Bentley family’s resources. The Bentleys have been refusing to cooperate with us since Uncle Rickey refused Victoria. She said if you attend, she would seriously consider partnering with us.”

widened in realization. “So my attendance

you prefer not to go, that’s fine. Victoria seems to have her own agenda. She’s still holding a

her options.

said with a rueful

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a banquet at home right after the charity

mix of emotions. Was Victoria really planning something against

said after a moment of internal struggle. “Pearce, can you

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strong aversion to Victoria. She offered him a reassuring smile. “Mr. Tucker, I understand your concerns, but this is something I need to

added softly, “As his daughter, I should face those old acquaintances of his that he couldn’t face on his behalf. It’s something I

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