Friends were genuinely sorry about the unexpected calling off of Tina and Phillip's engagement. Though it was a marriage more of convenience than passion, Tina and Phillip got along well. With her charming disposition, Tina had made everyone root for Phillip's happiness.

It was like a rare bloom on an unyielding cactus that withered before it could fully blossom.

The engagement party had been the talk of the town, and then, Phillip's breakup was just as buzz-worthy.

Phillip, the CEO of VectorVista and heir to the wealthy Richardson family in Stonebridge had been left at the altar twice.

Rumors about the breakup swirled. Some said Phillip was too obsessed with work and neglected Tina, leading her into the arms of another. Others argued that no matter how rich or handsome, he couldn't keep a woman.

Phillip never responded to these speculations. Since the breakup, he hadn't discussed Tina publicly.

But in the rare moments among friends, after a few too many drinks, he'd let slip a question that didn't sound like him.

"Is thirty-three too old for her?"

tease him. "Who

Curtis and Leanne were navigating through their winter of

for business. Once done, he brought gifts to the Watson family, paying his respects to the

appearances.

fine bourbon and sharing several glasses, and said with emotion. "How I

just won the top prize

use of those

Hamilton sighed, impressed by

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grace even after being jilted. "The media's been all over you, blaming you when it was Tina's

then. Tina was unmarried, so she got the top priority. But now, I think you and her younger sister Bertha should meet. She's more agreeable than Tina. If you're still interested in joining the Watson

the hint. A marriage of convenience mattered little

he might not

young. We likely have little in common,"

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