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?"

him.

over Stonebridge, and just like Phillip, Curtis and Leanne

Christmas, Phillip traveled to the Capital City for business. Once done, he brought gifts to the Watson family, paying his respects to the elders despite the broken engagement and

appearances.

of fine bourbon and sharing several glasses, and said

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

use of those

Hamilton sighed, impressed by

1.ne

you, blaming you when it was Tina's fault. You've shown great character,

you and her younger

marriage of convenience mattered little about

ago, he

likely have little in common," Phillip

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