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CHAPTER NINE: I DON'T WANT TO GET MARRIED TO THAT JERK

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last update Tanggal publikasi: 2025-10-29 05:48:53

“Alexa, you have to get married to Jason,” my mom said.

“Why?!” I exclaimed loudly.

“Something’s up, and you really need to get married to him.”

“Is it because of the people after my inheritance and our companies, Mom? I’ll be okay. I can protect myself—my brothers are there for me too. I don’t need to get married to that jerk,” I said, frowning.

“You’ll have to endure that jerk’s attitude. I know you’re calling him a jerk, but he seems like a good guy. I saw his affection for you that day—at t
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