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138. The Private Airport In A Mansion
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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Eight

The morning of the governor’s art auction was supposed to be a day of excitement, but Henry found himself standing in the living room, his father-in-law glaring at him with a look of disdain. In his hand, the older man held Henry’s usual outfit—a neatly pressed but modest shirt and pants.

“Henry,” the man said, his tone dripping with frustration, “you’re not seriously planning to wear that, are you?”

Henry glanced down at himself, then back at his father-in-law. “Why not? It’s clean and presentable.”

His father-in-law scoffed, throwing his hands in the air. “Clean and presentable? At an event where governors, business tycoons, and elites of society will be? You’ll embarrass me!”

Jasmine, who had just walked in, frowned. “Dad, that’s enough. Henry’s outfit is fine. He’s just trying to help you.”

“Help me?” the older man snapped, turning to his daughter. “By looking like a pauper? No, Jasmine. If he’s coming, he needs to borrow something decent.”

Hen
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