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Henry frowned and asked, “What do you mean?”
Larry explained, “Mr. Brooks and Ms. Scott are already divorced. Their act just now was to stabilize Brooks
Group's recent developments.
“I'm sure you both know that the Mirage Group has been pressuring us a lot lately, which has led to a decline in
Brooks Group's financial standing. So, Mr. Brooks and Ms. Scott's reconciling helps stabilize our public image.
“After all, the Scott family has already faced bankruptcy. If they divorce now, outsiders will see the Brooks family
as heartless for abandoning a wife during hard times.
“Moreover, Ms. Ramo’s child.. wasn’t conceived under the most honorable circumstances. This could tarnish the
Brooks family’s reputation.”
As soon as Larry finished his words, Clara's face fell. “Larry, what do you mean by “wasn’t conceived under the
most honorable circumstances’?”
She was sensitive about her past as a mistress, and though Larry's words were vague, the implication was clear.
At this moment, the Brooks family couldn’t have accepted a mistress who had just lost herchild.
The best way was for Serto stay with the original spouse to maintain their public Image and rely on the
appearance of a loving marriage to aid the Brooks family’s economic
recovery
Henry cut off Clara’s response and said, “Nathalie, let's be reasonable here.”
“Dad.”
“Mr. Brooks, Tunderstand your concerns, and you did all this for Brooks Group. Well then, since you and Maeve
are already divorced, when do you plan to marry my daughter?”
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Serremained silent, but Larry answered, “In six months. Mr. Brooks and Ms. Scott's contract expires in six
months, so Ms. Ramoz will need to wait a bit longer.”
“Why? The title of Mrs. Brooks should have been mine from the start!”
“Shut up!” Henry angrily reprimanded Cara
Seeing Henry's anger, Clara dared not speak further and stepped aside.
Henry stood up and said, “Very well, six months it is. | hope you won't disappoint me, Mr. Brooks.”
Sernodded. “Of course.”
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He glanced at Larry, who stepped forward to deliver the cooperation agreement to Henry. “Although Mr. Brooks
hasn’t formally engaged Ms. Ramoz, the cooperation agreement is signed.
s partners. Mr. Ramoz, you have our assurance,” Larry assured.
“From now on, the Ramoz and Brooks families will be business i
Henry nodded in satisfaction at the signed agreement Collaborating with the Brooks family had been
challenging, but their support meant he wouldn't need Conner’s assistance.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Brooks. I'll ensure my daughter behaves. You won't face any issues from us,” Henry sald
“That's for the best,” Serreplied.
Henry pulled Clara to leave. Though reluctant, Cara had no choice but to follow Henry outside
“Dad! Why are you makingleave? | need answers from him!”
Clara tried to confront Serbut was immediately stopped by Henry. He shrugged off her hands.
“You need answers? The situation is clear, Clara. Use your head,” Henry retorted.
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Henry's demeanor showed none of his earlier fatherly warmth.
Clara's face was drained of color as Henry threatened, “If you still want to be a Ms. Ramax, follow my
instructions. Otherwise..
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