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Chapter 223

Penulis: Bodhi Blossom
Of course, with Rowan's status, there was no way he'd easily get dragged into the mess.

Natalie tucked that grudge away for now. She'd settle it when the time was right, which wasn't now.

Back in Grendale, the first thing she did was drop by the logistics company. Business was booming, and the operations were going smoothly.

She skimmed the latest financial reports and nodded at the figures suggesting solid profits. If things kept growing at this pace, they'd hit their projected annual revenue well before the year-end.

Coincidentally, Natalie made it back just in time for Valentine's Day.

Benjamin had called her days ago to ask if she could make it home in time to spend it with them. She hadn't thought she would, but there she was.

After arriving home, she tucked all her suitcases away. Then, she pulled out the gift she'd brought for Susan in Velmont—a diamond necklace she'd picked out herself.

Susan cradled it in her hands like a treasure. "It's so beautiful. My daughter sure h
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