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Chapter 102 Why Now?

Author: Candy Cola
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When Hope saw the wealthiest man in the country approaching her, she became nervous. Mr John Taylor smiled broadly, kissed her on both cheeks and said, "Thank you for putting a smile on Aunt Rose's face." Then he handed her the luxurious set of wheels, Mercedes-AMG C63S keys.

Hope was stunned; she took the car keys with both hands. She didn't know what to say. She was overwhelmed with joy. Fortunately, Mr Martins was not far from them. He thanked his best friend for his generous gift.

Pastor Basil walked to her grinning from ear to ear and said, "Be blessed, my child. May the Lord's face shine upon you." Then he kissed her on both cheeks and handed her a velvet box.

Sitting in a velvet box was an opulent diamond necklace. Hope flashed him a big smile and thanked him.

Her fellow colleagues were happy for her. They presented her with a big box and asked her to open it in her room. Hope giggled and thanked them.

Avery and her brothers, the Shelton twins, walked to the stage. Avery looked
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