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Letting go of Zoren Pierson for today shouldn't be a problem. After all, Penny already had some information about him. There were still chances of meeting him, and if there were no chances, she would make one for herself.

"Penny?"

"Huh?" Penny snapped out of her trance and turned to the front-row seat.

Nina smiled awkwardly and said, "We already drove past Auntie's and Mom's restaurant."

"Oh. Penny's lips formed an "o" shape and refocused her attention on the road. "Right. Sorry."

As Penny slowed down to make a turn for another several-minute drive, Nina studied her.

"Penny, is everything okay?" Nina asked worriedly. "You seemed distracted."

"Yes, I'm okay. Just a lot of things on my mind."

"Are you sure?"

Penny cast her a sidelong glance when she was back in the proper lane. 'No, actually,' was what she wanted to say.

It would be nice if Nina could remember which family she married into in her previous life. If

no way Nina could do that. It only made Penny a little bitter for not trying to know which family Nina married in their previous life.

only Nina could, Penny would've confirmed her theory, but there w

"Mhm, I'm sure, Penny hummed. "I just had a lot of things to deal with at work and some family

matters.

"Are the elders still pressuring you to marry?"

"No.

her

it." Penny winked

amazing. Nina commented. "Once I add the Prime Group office to my portfolio, I'm going to

chuckled. "You think too

who doesn't want to bask in the glory

only you let everyone know you're the boss of

don't think the elders

rather choose the former. Penny shrugged. "Besides, it's better to surround yourself with people who respect you for who you are, rather than those who are only kind to you because of what you

smile softened as she looked at Penny. "You

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"Hmm?"

ever," Nina remarked. "It must be nice

If only Nina knew...

It took me an entire lifetime to listen to myself and prioritize myself first before anyone

kept her thoughts to herself and gave Nina a brief smile. "Is Aunt Jessa still the same?" "Hehe." Nina's smile cracked. "Worse.

"Haha.

said, they drove to the restaurant owned by Jessa and Allison-a place that tested their friendship but also symbolized their success as

Meanwhile...

Earlier, Zoren had been massaging his brow constantly, keeping his eyes closed on their

your next appointment," Benjamin decided. "We're

his assistant's decision. He simply leaned

His eyesight was deteriorating.

splitting headache, his vision was becoming blurry. This had happened before, and they had almost feared he would lose his eyesight. Though it had been treated with medication and rest, the return of these

He was getting worse.

car came to a stop. Benjamin quickly

"Sir, let me help-

hand and slowly opened his eyes. "Benjamin, don't

out about this, Dean will

head and restraining

they always resorted to underhanded methods to attack him.

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