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Upon learning that Marc had left, Pearl inexplicably sighed with relief, but her heart sank.
She checked the surveillance footage of the first floor on the computer screen, watching Marc's cold of mockery crossed her lips as she thought, “I can't help but give myself a pat on the back, seeing hc A person like Marc, who had enjoyed high status since childhood and lived a life where everyone pra Over the past three years, she had always done her best to please
him, fearing his anger. Now, the tables had finally turned. She let out a breath, feeling rather pleased Pearl watched Marc's retreating figure as he left in a huff, and in her heart,
she muttered, “This is what you get for insisting on divorcing me and marrying that fake girl!” Although Samuel was Pearl's right—
hand man, he had no idea where Pearl had disappeared for the past three years. Seeing her unusual "About this Mr. Males, is he the CEO of Males Group in Machodean, Marc Males?”
Pearl simply replied with a quiet “Mm.”
Samuel was even more puzzled. “Our Woolery Group and Males Group have been competitors for a For the past
three years, only Pearl's five brothers knew about her marriage to Marc, and even Samuel was kept ir she and Marc were divorced.
“Don’t worry about him.”
Pearl turned off the surveillance and returned to her usual demeanor. “Now, let's continue
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with our discussion. There are a few things in the plan that, I think, need some adjustments..."
Marc sat in the backseat of the car, his expression incredibly gloomy. Anyone who looked at him wot relieve his agitation.
Thomas had a lot on his mind and needed to vent. “Mr. Males, is that girl from the Woolery family re especially in front of you. She's as sweet as can be, always smiling when you're around...”
Marc did not know if it was the influence of
nicotine, but as Thomas spoke, a vivid image of Pearl's smile flashed before his eyes. It was as bright A spark landed on his fingertip, stinging him and bringing him back to reality. Thomas’ chatter filled Thomas, sensing his boss's anger, wisely fell silent. The atmosphere in the car grew deathly quiet. Then, a phone call broke the oppressive silence. Marc answered, his voice heavy, “Hello.”
A cheerful voice on the other end teased, “You don't sound too pleased. Seems like things. aren't goi wife give you a hard time, or did she slap you in the face?”
The gloating tone made Marc want to reach
through the phone and give the person a good beating. But he had a favor to ask, so he swallowed I “I don’t know much. I guess you could say I know about as much as you do. She's the Woolery family Lucas
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ex-wife has good taste.”
Thinking that Lucas was referring to Pearl choosing him as her husband, Marc's mood inexplicably in “Look into her? Pearl?” Lucas chuckled when he heard the confirmation. “I have to remind you, my fri a new one. Besides, aren't you getting married again soon? Why bother about your ex—
wife? It's not right to occupy two spots in your heart.”
Listening to these less—than—
pleasant words, Marc's improved mood took a nosedive, and he abruptly hung up the phone. Although Lucas had an unpleasant way of putting things, he had a point.
Regardless of whether she was Pearl or someone else, they were divorced, and Marc's heart belonge Perhaps through
some kind of telepathy, Clarissa’s call came at the perfect time. Her sweet voice filled the air. “Marc, \ Marc paused for a moment and then said, “If you like it, it's good.”
"Haha! I know you love me the most. I have a surprise for you, but I won't tell
you now. You'll see it on our wedding day. Oops, I almost spilled the beans.” Clarissa playfully teased As the excited voice of his fiancée faded, Marc slowly ended the call. However, despite the upcoming Deep down, he felt like something bad was about to happen.
Marc pursed his lips and instructed Thomas, “Tomorrow, make sure the security team
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maintains order at the wedding venue, and
on my mom. We can't afford any mistakes.t allow any media inside. Also, keep an eye
“Yes,” Thomas responded respectfully.
In his suite, Lucas, who had been hung up on, chuckled softly. “He got all riled up embarrassment.” from
With his computer skills, he could easily uncover the secrets of even the most mysterious individuals, Pursuing a girl was about gradually understanding her, slowly winning her over.
Lucas tucked away his phone, gave himself one more admiring look in the mirror, straightened his cc pursue her.”
Like most guys, Lucas was certainly one to set his sights on a beautiful woman and try to win her ove himself the type of gentleman that girls usually favored, he still had a way of capturing their hearts. Lucas straightened his
collar, rubbed his hands together in excitement, and made a “let's go” gesture, saying, “Beautiful, her