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Chapter 17

Author: River Fish
Phoebe watched Connor leave, and her hands trembled slightly by her sides.

He was the one who had asked for a divorce, yet he was also the one who had ordered her to return to Russell Manor with a single sentence. He hadn't even waited for her to say anything before leaving. She wondered if it was because he didn't think she would ever say no.

In his eyes, she was at his beck and call.

Phoebe took a deep breath, wanting to expel the negative emotions in her heart. What troubled her more now was whether she wanted to head to Russell Manor. Philip was there, and he would know something was up if she wasn't there. But she and Connor had already signed the divorce agreement, and she didn't want to go.

Alexandra called her as she struggled with the decision. "Phoebe, sit tight in the box for now. I'll let you know when it's time. I'm taking you to meet a big shot."

Phoebe stopped stressing over whether to head to Russell Manor for the time being. She asked, "What big shot?"

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