qNevertheless, Danrique was not angry. He merely regarded Francesca with a smile, and his gaze was filled with pride.

Although he did not say it out loud, he felt really pleased. See, that's my woman!

The constant flattery started to make Francesca feel cocky. Snuggling in Danrique's arms, she giggled non-stop and forgot about her plan to escape.

When the car returned to the Lindberg residence, she was struck by a sudden realization. Oh no, I'm back in this cage! It would be impossible to escape now!

Beep! Beep!

Suddenly, Danrique's phone buzzed. He glanced at his phone's screen and answered the call. “Hi!”

The person on the other end of the line said something, and a crease appeared between Danrique's eyebrows. After a moment's silence, he muttered coldly, “Mr. President, I'm going to H City to settle some personal matters. The members of the Nacht family and the Lindberg family are sworn enemies, so how could both families form an alliance?”

The president was different from Frank. He was amiable and spoke in a calm tone. Moreover, he kept persuading Danrique.

angry at the president. Still, he refused to compromise. “I'll head there for sure. If anything else

moment, and you mustn't be absent. Can't you hold

plea, and Danrique found it hard to reject

and felt

care of the

but she was aware of what

urgent issue. The only person who could

City myself. Perhaps, I might even locate that famous doctor.” Francesca eyed Danrique, as if she did not want him to bother

Don't worry. We'll take good

you can come over once you've settled your business,”

finally gave in and promised the president that he would attend the trial. He told Francesca, “I'll come over after I send Francesca off

for you.” The president was overjoyed. “Please send my

“Okay.”

call had ended, Danrique pinched Francesca's chin and warned her sternly, “We'll get you treated, and don't ever

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