Chapter 1602

Magdalen twirled her fingers around the man’s tie, gazing up at him with a playful smile. “And here I thought you’d never ask.” Morrison leaned in closer, his voice laced with a hint of danger. “Magdalen, I didn’t ask because I trust you. Don’t push your luck!”

Magdalen chuckled. “You thought I was doing this on purpose? Don’t flatter yourself!”

Morrison smirked, planting a gentle kiss on her eyelid before scooping her up in his arms and heading upstairs.

Meanwhile, Kent pulled the car into the residential complex and parked in front of Sunset Ridge.

Charlie helped Kya out of the car, handing her over to Emily with a distant demeanor. “Thanks, Mr. James.”

“No problem,” Charlie replied nonchalantly. He turned to look at Kya, “Go with your mom, sweetheart. I will come visit another day”

Kya frowned, “Aren’t you coming home with us, Uncle Charlie? I don’t like Mom’s stories. I prefer yours.”

Charlie remained silent, glancing over at Emily.

quickly, “Uncle Charlie has other things to

and looked down.

and

Charlie watched as Kya kept looking back at him. A surge of unexpressed anger welled up inside him, yet he had to maintain a gentle facade for

decades of life, he’d never been so infuriated by a woman. His

morning, Emily received a call from

today? Lunch is on me.”

“I might not

are in business together, does it mean we

it’s a sensitive time. Being too close might not be good for you

“I understand. Then I’ll simply withdraw from the bidding. The James family’s project doesn’t have a significant impact on our company anyway. If it means losing your friendship over a contract, I’d rather not take the project.”

bidding meeting will begin in a few

me!” Wilson chuckled, “I didn’t seek you out to talk

Emily inquired, “Betty?”

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