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Jace's POV:

Mandy and I visited the local community that I had in mind. The roads were bumpy, and the kids and families had gathered to receive my gifts. Security men lined up as I spoke to them about helping to create more job opportunities, opening more healthcare centers, and providing water supply for them.

My team and I were there to provide the community with foodstuffs, as we had a truck loaded with rice and beans, which arrived at the venue.

By 3 p.m., we finished sharing all the gifts, and I went back to my car with Mandy after greeting a few elders in the community.

I had the security men stationed around, and no interviews were granted.

Just as Mandy and I settled into my black Maybach, she asked me, "So, tell me, Jace. When next are you going on another event like this? It feels like I am your real wife."

I rolled my eyes and glanced away after seeing Mandy's bashful expression.

"You still haven’t gotten enough of the fact that I only see you as my best friend and my siste
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