Chapter 1172:

“Shut up!” Realizing something was amiss, Phoebe stood up and kicked Jacob, exclaiming, “Presley? The adopted daughter and daughter-in-law of the Deleon family? Who is that?”

Jacob then explained the situation to Phoebe.

“Presley is the university professor who was involved in rumors with Bryan. Before that, Presley was an intern. She is about four years older than Bryan, beautiful, and had been studying abroad since her childhood. After her mother died, she returned to the country and wanted to pursue her career. However, due to her relationship with Bryan, she faced sanctions. She couldn’t stay here any longer and had to go abroad. She married the son of her adoptive father.”

While Jacob was explaining, Eileen looked at Bryan.

She recalled that when she had brought up Presley the previous night, Bryan had seemed more inquisitive. He had acted differently then, but she hadn’t picked up on it.

With his hands in his pockets, Bryan appeared as composed as ever.

thought it was just a coincidence of names. I didn’t make the connection. What do you mean?” Jacob looked intrigued.

Jacob on the back of the head and said, “How could they dine together?

Presley were rivals in love. It didn’t matter now—sitting down to share a meal was out of the question

they can be competitors in the business world,” Jacob said, placing his hand on his head, feeling a bit

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for whom? Perhaps… it’s because of Bryan that

what?” Jacob asked,

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by the ear and, as she led him out of the room, said to Bryan and Eileen, “Alright, that’s enough for today. Focus on

Why are you dragging me? I haven’t finished talking yet,” Jacob protested, stumbling behind her as she tugged him along. Even after the door closed, Phoebe’s voice echoed.

a glass of water, and drank it in one go. Holding

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