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34 — MR. ANONYMOUS BILLIONAIRE

Author: Blaq
last update Last Updated: 2025-07-06 22:26:18

ASTRID

I take a deep breath, blow it out. Take another one, deeper this time, blow it out. Then I look at Aunt Eleanor and give her the tightest smile I can muster.

“With all due respect, Aunt, I would rather walk on hot coal, stark naked, and shave all the hair on my head before I ever consider any form of marital affair with another human being of the opposite gender.”

That said, I sit with bated breath, waiting for her response.

Aunt Eleanor blinks at me. Once. Twice. Then her gaze sweeps over my hair.

“Well, you do have glorious hair. It would be a shame if you went bald.”

Despite the harrowing situation, my lips twitch with a smile.

“I’m glad we’re on the same page, Aunt.”

“We will always be on the same page.” She quips, strutting efficiently to her seat. “I will never let you marry anyone unless you expressly assure me that you want to get married. Which is why we need to do something about Mr. Anonymous businessman.”

“Do we at least know the name of his company? We can offer t
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