It seemed his affection was a one-way street.

"Why does it have to be Tina?"

"It just does."

"Do you remember the uproar when you two called off your engagement? The newspapers had a field day with your story. Have you forgotten all about your reputation, and what about the Richardson family's image?"

"Besides, the Watsons and the Lewises are already discussing a merger through marriage. Have you considered whether they'd even approve of you two being together? Are you planning to whisk her away?"

This wasn't a simple matter between him or Tina; it involved three influential families and wasn't something to be taken lightly.

Phillip knew this, yet on the night he flew to Capital City to find her, he was ready to face all the consequences.

"If she's willing, I will."

Jennifer rubbed her temples, at a loss for words, "Phillip, you were always so cautious. What's up now?"

said, "Mom, I don't ask

of the youth,

Curtis and Leanne's situation, she had made many mistakes, trying to do right by her children but failing miserably, her

dignity. The Richardson family had

up; I can't be bothered anymore." Jennifer waved him off, "Tina seems like a strong-willed girl, not that she seems interested in you. You're on

that afternoon, planning to rent a

planning to stay in Stonebridge for long, and it just so happened

Richardsons had

buried her head in her phone, she didn't notice their

Phillip's apartment building.

to the driver, she asked, "Are you trying to kidnap me or

driver chuckled awkwardly, "The young master instructed me

of the car, she declined his offer to help with her luggage and hailed another cab as soon as

meeting up with her best friend, they were discussing where

and sneak off to Stonebridge. Without her passport, she couldn't cause much trouble domestically, and with Alfred also in Stonebridge on business, Hamilton had let her be. His call today

funny how late his info

caught a

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