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Katie staggered back in shock, and Angus quickly caught her.

Tearfully, she protested, “What does that bitch have that I don’t? Regardless of family background, appearance, or education, how can she compare to me? I’m the most suitable match for you!”

“Katie, even if all the women in the world were gone, I still wouldn’t marry you!” Howard’s gaze remained frigid, his disgust evident. “Let me be clear with you. Leave with your people, and don’t tarnish my mansion!”

With tear–streaked cheeks, Katie glared resentfully at Phoebe.

“Howard, are you going to end our engagement again for this little tramp? You’ll regret this!”

Through gritted teeth, she left with her entourage.

Once Katie was gone, Sheena approached Howard, asking in disbelief, “Howard, were you serious just now? Do you really like Phoebe?”

The news was too sudden, and Sheena was still trying to process it.

“Did I just set myself up for a bizarre script where my best friend becomes my sister–in–law? Howard, don’t play with my emotions like this!”

Howard did not directly answer her question but said, “Nana, it’s getting late. You should go to work first. I need to talk to Ms. Chamberlain alone.”

glanced at Phoebe, who

room was empty except for Howard and Phoebe, he

the sofa.

please have

“Oh, okay.”

seat on the small sofa,

some distance.

the tension, Howard opened a drawer, retrieved a cigar, lit it, and took a deep breath. Under the swirling smoke, his deep and magnetic voice became

recent events too seriously. I just

puzzled. “What

the engagement with the Upton family. In return, I’ll assist you in securing a stable position in the entertainment industry, help you become

as Howard continued, “I’m sure Nana has promised you many benefits, but

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not like to owe favors. Nana has always been supportive of you, and you feel indebted Moreover, Nana’s career in the entertainment industry is rising, but I’m

sighed in relief, finding comfort

Howard asked, “What’s wrong?”

just feel fortunate that you don’t genuinely like me. It eases my conscience, as I

expressionless. “So, is

“Yes, I’m honored to collaborate

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