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?"

peers would tease him. "Who are you

had fallen over Stonebridge, and just like Phillip, Curtis and Leanne were

to the Watson family, paying his respects

appearances.

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

deserves anyone. She's just won the top prize at an

use of

Hamilton sighed, impressed by

1.ne

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

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

of convenience mattered little

he might not have

young. We likely have

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255