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Chapter Seventy One

作者: Anney GW
last update 最終更新日: 2025-05-07 10:02:04
Celeste’s POV

“Oh, Celeste.” Damien simpered with condescension. “That you think you stand a chance against me in a custody battle is adorable, but hopelessly misguided.”

I gritted my teeth, refusing to back down.

“I’ve worked tirelessly to build a career and gain enough wealth to fight for my daughter.” I raised a mocking eyebrow. “Are you discouraging me because you’re afraid I’ll win, Damien?”

He sneered with self importance. “Don’t let your five seconds of limelight deceive you. Rosemary is just a fad soon to be forgotten, unlike my company that has stood the test of time.”

“If my success is temporary, why are you so desperate to sign with me?” I asked, smirking.

Damien glared. “Don’t mistake my charitable offers for need. I can easily afford to pay the exuberant tuition of Bonnie’s prestigious preschool. Can your meager earnings offer our daughter the same?”

“Are you sure you can afford her tuition with the mounting lawsuits against your company?”

He froze at my question. The col
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