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The Deed and the Debt

Penulis: Zai
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-07 16:05:57

Marcus’s POV

I never expected one house to win over Ann Song.

The mansion was a gesture a calculated one. A way to test the waters while making my intentions clear, so she'd stop seeing me as some harmless "Uncle Marcus."

In that regard, I succeeded. She played dumb, but not cold. That was enough. If she truly resented my feelings, she would've thrown the folder at my face and walked out without another word. That’s the kind of woman she is.

So I’ll take it slow.

I slid the folder across the table, my voice calm and unreadable.

"Take it. Consider it repayment of a debt I owe your father."

Her expression flickered curious, unsure. "My father? Uncle Marcus, were you and my dad close?"

"Not particularly. But I owe him a debt of gratitude."

She wasn’t buying it, and frankly, I didn’t blame her. Her eyes said it all skepticism, suspicion, restraint. She was right to doubt me, but I had time. I could wait.

"Some matters are better left for another time," I added smoothly. "Perhaps when the
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