Chapter 701

“You said it was boring when the date was set at the restaurant yesterday. No matter how it’s done, you’ll find something to criticize. Do you just not want to go on a blind date?” Phoebe asked.

Valarie pursed her lips. “I don’t want to. If it weren’t for you guys pushing me, I wouldn’t even consider it.”

For her, not getting married wasn’t a big deal. She’d rather stay single than wake up every day to a face she didn’t like, pretending to be happy for the rest of her life.

“You’re driving me crazy! You’re in your 30s now, and if you don’t get married soon, no one will want you by the time you’re 40! Your dad and I are getting older, and after we’re gone, how will you manage on your

own?!” Phoebe exclaimed.

Facing her mother’s serious expression, Valarie shrugged. “I’ll manage just fine. There are plenty of people who choose not to marry or have kids, and none of them seem to be struggling.”

Phoebe gritted her teeth. “I don’t care! When you get to our age, you’ll understand I’m only looking out for

you!”

Valarie knew that discussing this with her mother was pointless. They had already argued too much about her age and the blind dates. Now that she had compromised, there was no need to keep fighting.

“Fine, I’ll go on the blind date. But if the guy isn’t interested in me, or if I’m not interested in him, I won’t agree to marry,” she stated firmly.

can figure out the rest later,”

lunch, Valarie drove to the

named Zayn. According to Phoebe, he

only son of the Updikes, so he would inherit everything.

was easy to get along with, which would make life much

comfortable.

all this with little

hour later, Valarie parked her car in the lot in front

up to her. “Ms. Weir, welcome! I’ll take you in. It’s been a while since you’ve

obsessed with horse racing, frequently visiting the racetrack to place bets and earn some

kept her busy, and she hadn’t been here in a

replied, “I’m not here to watch the races

Chapter 701

meeting?” the server

CEO of the Updike Group, Zayn

is in Room 3, watching the races. I’ll take you

server leading the way, Valarie walked down a long

the one,” the server

Valarie nodded. “Thank you.”

server knocked on the door, and a voice from inside said, “Come

the man watching the horse race through the

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