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Chapter 112 ~ Continuation

Penulis: Clara J. Stari
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“What do you propose?” Eric reacted, clearly waiting for the real reason I was saying all this.

“I propose we buy the inheritance from her,” I said plainly.

“WHAT?” they all echoed in disbelief.

“What do you mean?” Diana demanded.

“That’s impossible—I can’t just buy those shares from her,” Eric argued.

“Good proposition,” Ruth said quietly, nodding in approval.

I sighed and turned back to Eric. “Why not? Wouldn’t it be better if someone trustworthy buys the shares? Someone we know won’t run her legacy into the ground?”

He was quiet now.

“The reason you’re refusing to hand those properties back to her isn’t because she can’t manage them. It’s the people around her, isn’t it?” I asked softly.

His jaw tightened.

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  • Mary Johnson ~ The Paid Bride   Chapter 112 ~ Continuation

    Continuations~~~~“What do you propose?” Eric reacted, clearly waiting for the real reason I was saying all this.“I propose we buy the inheritance from her,” I said plainly.“WHAT?” they all echoed in disbelief.“What do you mean?” Diana demanded.“That’s impossible—I can’t just buy those shares from her,” Eric argued.“Good proposition,” Ruth said quietly, nodding in approval.I sighed and turned back to Eric. “Why not? Wouldn’t it be better if someone trustworthy buys the shares? Someone we know won’t run her legacy into the ground?”He was quiet now.“The reason you’re refusing to hand those properties back to her isn’t because she can’t manage them. It’s the people around her, isn’t it?” I asked softly.His jaw tightened.&ldq

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