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graduating from college, Whitney bought her own place in Coaska Heights. She had used her savings from

scholarships and the price i gn competition for the down payment.

father, Westley Spencer, didn’t want her to tire herself out with the monthly mortgage and offered to pry the full

amount, but she refused.

still remembered telling him, “Don’t underestimate an architect's salary. | do well, I'll pay it off early”

he end, not only did she leave the architecture field, but she also worked as Damian's secretary for three years.

She even moved out of the apartment.

1 though it was empty, Whitney had hired people to clean it regularly.

setting her

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case down, she made herself a simple meal since she hadn’t eaten that afternoon. Once she finished, she curled

up on the couch and called Westley. “Dad, I'L/2

g htomorrow

at’s great! Damian finally has stto spare?” Westley sounded delighted. “F“Bask Rebecca to make a nice

meal for you both. Cback early”

he past, Whitney only violated hwhen Damian was available to join her, which was rare. As a result, she

only visited ha handful of times over the years.

Hy, I will” She didn’t correct him. After all, sthings were too complicated to explain over the phone.

ee Damian wouldn't agree to break of the engagement, she would have to tell Westley and ask him for help.

After all, it was their families that had arranged the marriage in the Iplace. If Westley stepped in, Damian would

have to listen

following afternoon, as Whimey drove into the Spencer residence, she saw Westley, her stepmother, Rebecca

Wright, and her half-siblings, Matthew and Stella Spencer, di iting at the door.

im she stepped out of the car, Westley glanced behind her. “Just you? Where's Damian?””

e’s probably busy.” Whitney replied. He must be occupied finding and smoothing things over with Rachel

prepared an entire feast. You should've given us a heads-up if Damian wasn’t coming.” Rebecca wasn’t pleased.

She had been rushing since early in the morning to prepare the sal, only to find out it was all just for Whitney.

ou always cwith Damian Why'd you calone this time?” Stella muttered with disappointment in her

eyes.

Thy don’t you call him Whitney sneered

e knew exactly what Stella was up to. Before she got engaged to Damian, Stella had pot in plenty of effort to get

close to him, but Damian had always kept his distance. Il not in Whitey held a place in Damian’s heart, then

Soella had no chance

ad, look at her! | was just curious! Stella whined to Westley.

that moment, Matthew approached and took the fruits and health supplements from Whitney's hands. “We're

really glad you cback, Whit”

though Matthew was also Rebecca's son, his personality was completely different from Rebecca and Stella

hitney could feel that he genuinely cared for her and treated her like a sister.

ithout Damian around, hinch passed by much faster than usual

terward. In the Irving room, Westley sipped his coffee

Whit, how are things with Damian Lately? Have you been to see Mr. Howard Senior and Dan's parents? Be sure

to give them my regards.”

They're all doing well” After saying that, Whitney posed She gathered her courage before she contined, “Dal, L.

don’t want to get married so soon..

wing his reaction, she didn’t want to blurt it out directly, so she chose a softer approach. But Westley, a

seasoned businessman, caught the undertone in her words immediately.

d you and Damien have a fight He set his cup down. “Couples have their ups and downs. Plus, he’s running the

entire Howard Group. He's bound to be busy. You need to be iderstanding”

everyone's eyes, Damian was doting and gentle with her, and she was wholly devoted to him. No one would

think they’d break up. If there was any tension, it would just be a

Inor disagreement

hitneyclutched the Labric of her shirt

looked like she’d have to be more steghtforward “I want to call off the wedding next

her words, Westley leaned forward in shock. “What did you say?”

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kewise, Rebecca and all exchanged a glance. Though surprised, a hint of delight appeared on Stella's face.

n you go to the Howard residence and talk to Damian’s grandpa about this? Let's cancel the wedding” Whitney

looked up at Westley earnestly.

edley’s expression turned solemn. His usual warmth was replaced by a steen expression

i to break off an engagement over a trivial argument? Do you think this engagement is a game? When did you

becso immature?”

tney shook her head “It’s not just a disagreement, Dad Three's a serious problem between us. | can’t be with him

anymore. |

What problem? What could be so bad that you can’t work it out Westley slammed his hand on the table, making

everyone in the rooms jump.

wing historio, Rebecca quickly stepped forward and gently patted his chest to calm him down. “Why are you

getting so worked up? Aren't you worried about your health?

[Whitney in saying this, then things must be serious enough between them to cancel the wedding. They just

aren't mirant tube, so why push m2 post make a trip and -

(know” Westley snapped, silencing Bebera

etried to look at Whitney with as much calin as he could poster. “What, you know the Howard family’s states.

This isn’t something you can just cancel on awan. You can't just

held a top-tier status in Seabouche’s elitehticles, a true powerhouse. The Spencer family had also been

prestigious ence, but over time, their influmcehal aned. They were no longer on par with the Howards

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“You've always been so considerate Can't you work this out for my sake and for our family’s sake?” Westley

looked at her earnestly.

Whitney hadn’t expected Wesley to plead like this. She had assumed he would side with her, no questions asked.

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first, and now, you're trying to blhim, right?”

Stella’s admiration for Damas had reached a pot where she couldn't see right from wrong.

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Whitney stared at Westley in disbelief. She had chhoping he would hirlp her. However, he not only

ignored her but pushed her into Damian’s armis.

Westley acted like he didn’t see the look on her face and continued chatting with Damian. Then, he asked

Rebeccato have the kitchen prepare another round of food

“It's line, Mr. Spencer. I've already eaten. Trhere to pick up illney” Dalyan smiled as he put his arm around

Whitney's wIAL.

Whitney immediately pulled away when he touched her.

“I've spoiled Whimsey You'll need to be more patient with her, Damim,” Westley said with a sole despite his

trostration with Whitney. Damian replied calmly, “Don’t worry Ellike good care of her

the car, whimey kept staring out the window. Her thoughts were command by Westley’s words,

She knew that the Spencer family’s status wasn’t as high as the Howard Candy's. But Westley had always taught

her that no matter where someone stood, they should never lose their dignity

So why, when she asked to break of theengerment

| matil Dsnovkati was, the one who wronged her, did westley choose to have her humble herselt? Did the

Spencer family owe something to the Howard family? Was there another layer to her engagement with Darkin?

She understood the idea of inter-family marriages among elites, but she ain't think that was the case with her

and Damian.