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Chapter 17 Meeting Her Family
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Mark was smiling at the entrance of Glamour, waiting for Briana to take him to her family's house.

Some employees, like Mary Ellen, kept their distance from Mark, with an inexplicable fear.

Suddenly, Briana's luxurious car stopped and Mark quickly got in.

"Mark, why are you smiling?"

"Let's just say things are falling into place," Mark replied, fastening his seatbelt.

"OK. Now we need to introduce you to my family," Briana replied and added, "Are you okay with that?"

"I'm fine." Mark turned to her with a reassuring smile.

"I know it seems sudden." Briana thought it would be good to explain, "But there's a banquet happening today and I need to attend.

"So I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce you to them as my husband."

Mark needed no motivation for this.

"Understood. I just need to go to my apartment to dress up."

"Yes, I understand. Let's go then." Briana smiled in relief, "Thank you so much, Mark."

Mark nodded, and Briana headed to his old apartment.

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