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Chapter 15: Just Pretending
Edward’s father? Frederick Arnoult?
The rich and noble man who attracted countless women in Herton City when he was young? The same man who grew such a massive business empire?
He was actually calling her? For what?
A shiver ran down her spine as Ellena was shocked for a several seconds before she found words to communicate. “Hello, Sir…”
Even though he was her father-in-law, she could not utter the word ‘Dad.’
“If you have time tonight, I want to treat you a dinner.” Frederick’s voice was calm and firm tempered by years of trials. Though it sounded like an order, it wasn’t offensive.
Ellena understood one thing between his words. Although Frederick gave her a choice, she had no room for denials. She could only agree in response.
“Sure, I have time.”
“Great. I’ll send the driver to pick you up, see you tonight.”
He hung up af
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