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Mia released an exasperated sigh. She felt somehow instantly at the way her family members were talking. She already told them how she felt about Kevin. She didn't know why they didn't want to believe her.

Even though she wasn't entirely clear about who Kevin really was, she had hints. She was just certain that Kevin could really help them if he wanted to.

But then, maybe she shouldn't have invited him here. Seeing the remarks they are currently making was starting to make her feel regretful. What if they weren't able to change Kevin's mind and he ended up not agreeing to help them?

The Perry family would be in real trouble. It's only a matter of time before the company collapses, and nothing will be left of them.

“So, are you going to help or not?”

“Kevin is not going to help, obviously. He can't help. He's just lying,” Morris remarked teasingly.

“Yes! Or he seriously won't be on about this. He must have finally lost favour with Alessia,” Morris' father said.

Kevin felt helpless beca
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