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Chapter 54

Author: River Fish
Simon's words weren't some cheesy love-at-first-sight nonsense. He simply wanted to give it a shot. After all, perhaps there would be a spark between him and Phoebe. Feelings took time to develop, and he found her to be pretty intriguing.

Gideon looked up the moment the words left Simon's mouth. He said, "Go for it."

Simon bristled. "I'm talking about pursuing a woman you're not interested in. I'm not asking for your permission."

Gideon replied coolly, "And I'm not stopping you from cuckolding Connor Russell."

Simon was taken aback for a few seconds. Then, his expression darkened, and his tone soured. "Phoebe is his woman?"

Ian was also surprised. "Your so-called brother? I do remember him being married, but why has he never mentioned that Phoebe is his wife? Plus, he's been showing up everywhere with another woman lately."

Jeremy finally chimed in. "Phoebe and Connor have been married for three years."

It was only when the words were out of his mouth that he understood why he'd
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