— Mr. Labbe thought he was far better than young men.

In fact, they couldn’t compete with him.

He had status, money, power, and influence.

Young men, unless they were born into wealthy families, couldn’t match what he had.

Even many rich heirs didn’t have his level of power.

“I'm really busy right now and can't visit.

I do miss you a bit, though,” he said.

“I won't be able to visit during the New Year.

I have a lot of events to attend, and I need to be with my family.

My wife doesn’t care much about me most of the time, but during the holidays, she expects me to be with her for family gatherings.

You understand, right?” Carrie knew he was married with kids.

He never hid it from her.

he still

claimed they didn’t have feelings for each other, she didn’t fully

his wife’s place, nor did he allow

had grown children,

about his

a bit

Mr. Labbe provided for her

side—pinching her neck and torturing

when will you come?” Carrie asked

little sweet talk from a woman can be

“It’s hard to say.

have time,

a trip? Or attend some upper-class events in Wiltspoon and make new connections.” “The more you attend these events, the closer you'll

you're free,” Carrie said

Labbe sweet-talked her a bit, promising to

Carrie was pleased.

Carrie let out a

notification from the bank—$500,000

for her

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