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2024-10-29 19:42:56Veronica stood up smiling and shook hands with Mike. Then, she immediately wiped the smile off her face.
Then they sat down.
Veronica said, "Mr Lawton, we don't know each other. Why are you willing to help me? What do you want?"
Mike smiled. "Miss Carter, I would like to take this opportunity to get to know you. Let's talk about what I want after we eat."
Veronica had to compromise.
The waiter poured a glass of wine for each of them. They chatted and savoured the wine.
Not long after, Veronica felt dizzy. She realised that she could not drink any more wine. "Mr Lawton, I've had all the wine. Now it's time for us to talk business. What do you want? I will do what you want as long as possible."
Mike said nothing. He considered how to deal with Veronica.
Veronica is very charming. The blush on her face made her look even more attractive.
Mike's eyes lit up, and his smile grew wider. "Miss Carter, you can do it. I want you t
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After listening to Veronica's story, Lexy kicked the table, stood up, took Veronica's hand, and said, "Come on, let's tell Finley. Let him do it for you."Veronica shook her head bitterly and said, "It's useless. Grandfather only cares about the family's interests. The Lawton Family is already stronger than our family. Grandpa won't get into trouble with the Lawton Family."Hearing that, Lexy suddenly felt sad. She bowed her head in despair.For Veronica's sake, Finley would not look for trouble for the Lawton Family. Should Veronica be hurt?"Besides, Bryce already defended me. He broke Mike's arms and legs," Veronica added.Lexy's eyes sparkled with surprise, and finally, she smiled. After a while, she said, "I didn't think my son-in-law could be useful. "This was the first time she praised Bryce.***It was late at night. Bryce walked out of the bedroom and towards the toilet but saw someone in the living room.Veron
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The Understated Dominance Husband Chapter 32: Reception
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The Understated Dominance Husband Chapter 33: Hangout
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The Understated Dominance Husband Chapter 36: Fix It
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Ayretown is not a ghost town. Rather, it was a black market. It was located deep in the mountains in the southern part of the city.There, people from various sectors will gather. They will sell the goods they got illegally outside.Around the city, there are many organisations. The Land of Ghosts was the largest, while the Dark Organisation was the most mysterious. Reportedly, the Dark Organisation in the city was just a part of the Dark Organisation.The location of Ghost Town is difficult to enter. There are many risks involved and there are also many ravines along the way. People can fall off the cliff unintentionally. There is no other option but to walk to reach the place.Bryce was on his way to Ghost Town.Although the journey was daunting, Bryce felt that it was an easy journey.Bryce leaps effortlessly in the mountains. Each jump covered a distance of ten metres.As he moved forward, three people suddenly appeared.He
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Chapter 175: Fighting for Revenge
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