She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1114

"You're the one who never reaches out," he teased.

"I know, I'm sorry! Things have been crazy busy with the club!"

Daphne playfully stuck her tongue out as she spoke.

Her parents had passed away when she was young, and she had lived with her uncle's family during her school years.

Not wanting to be a financial burden on them, she had dropped out of school early, venturing out on her own from their small town to the sprawling city of Averin.

It had been rough for a while, but now her life was on track, and she even owned her own business.

Eventually, she had reconnected with her uncle, but since he lived so far away, he had never made the trip to visit her.

Knowing he and her aunt were in good health was enough to put her mind at ease, though their communication had naturally dwindled over time.

She had always fiercely valued her independence.

She knew her aunt and uncle cared about her, but they also had their own children.

And their children didn't exactly like her.

Not wanting to put her uncle in an awkward position between her and his kids, she intentionally kept a respectful distance, ensuring no one could accuse her of trying to leech off the family's money.

"Running a business shouldn't stop you from having a love life!"

The teasing remark caught her completely off guard.

How did he know she was seeing someone?

"I saw your feed... Are you two already talking about getting married?"

Daphne froze in sheer panic.

Oh no!

"Daphne, I know you. I know you've been pushing yourself to be independent so you wouldn't burden me and your aunt. You've kept your distance so people wouldn't gossip... I get all of that."

Hearing the earnest, fatherly tone in his voice, a lump formed in her throat.

"But some things absolutely require a family elder's presence... like a wedding."

"Marriage is one of the biggest milestones in life. It shouldn't be rushed."

"I know you young people have this trend of flash marriages and quick divorces, treating the whole institution like some sort of fashionable entertainment... I'm not going to give you a lecture from the stone age."

"I'm calling because I happen to be heading to Averin in the next couple of days for some business. I'll have plenty of free time, so I want you to find an evening to bring your fiancé out. Let me treat you both to dinner."

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