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?"

I don't ask for much, but this time, I want

of the youth, tired from dealing with her two troublesome

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

any supposed benefits or dignity. The Richardson family had already lost so much face due to Curtis's actions; losing a bit more wouldn't make

him off, "Tina seems like a strong-willed girl, not that she seems interested in you.

out of the Richardsons' that afternoon,

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

Richardsons had arranged

to take her, and as Tina gave him the address and buried her head in her phone, she didn't notice their route When the car stopped, she looked up to find herself at a

Phillip's apartment building.

to the driver, she asked, "Are

master instructed me to bring you

didn't make it hard for him. After getting out of the car, she declined his offer to help with her luggage and hailed another cab as soon as he drove

into the hotel and meeting up with her best friend, they were discussing where to dine when Hamilton's

her ID 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 was

finding it funny how late his info

caught a cold, and

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