Never See You Again

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Sergio’s voice carried a hint of mockery. “At least a dozen women in Seathburn are vying to be Mrs. Brooks. The Hoffman family isn’t even on the radar. What makes you think you can help me?”

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Cecilia had never expected Sergio to ridicule her so openly. Her face flushed with embarrassment.

Indeed, compared to the city’s elite families, the Hoffmans were considered insignificant. What made her think she stood a chance?

Sergio, seeing her embarrassed state, spoke coldly, “Get out. I won’t repeat myself.”

Biting her lip, Cecilia finally fled the study room.

“Mr. Brooks, was it necessary to be so harsh with Ms. Hoffman? She’s still young and in her salad days.” Larry ventured cautiously. “Are you questioning my decisions?”

“No, Mr. Brooks.”

a facade. He wouldn’t have

I don’t want to see anyone who doesn’t belong to the Brooks family in this house. Do

Brooks. I’ll take care of it immediately.”

Allie was packing Cecilia’s belongings downstairs. Cecilia, who had just moved in yesterday to care for Hailey,

tumed sour, and she pleaded with

Lailey, “Mrs. Brooks

health is still unstable. I

you expect me to do if you can’t even win a man’s heart?”

Sergio had recently become increasingly disobedient. She couldn’t control him anymore and had no choice but

been attentive in caring for Hailey in

dear, once Sergio

she have to wait for Sergio and

even agree to a divorce? And even if they did, would she still have

driver send Ms. Hoffman home and thank Mrs. Hoffman for sending her daughter to care for me.”

Brooks Senior”

Mrs.

making a scene, refusing to leave, and still dreaming of becoming Mrs. Brooks. If you ask me, it’s Mrs.