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 for

the whims of the youth, tired from dealing with her two

mistakes, trying to do right by her children but failing miserably, her

valued her children's happiness over any supposed benefits or dignity. The Richardson family had already lost so much face due to Curtis's

up; I can't be bothered anymore." Jennifer waved him off, "Tina seems like

afternoon, planning to rent a

it just so

Richardsons had arranged for

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

Phillip's apartment building.

driver, she asked, "Are you trying to

chuckled awkwardly, "The young master instructed me to

out of the car, she declined his offer to help with her luggage and

the hotel and meeting up with her best friend, they were discussing where to

profile for months, causing Hamilton to lower his guard. She had managed to retrieve 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 spurred by some gossip he'd heard "I hear

finding it funny how

caught a

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