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Chapter 1010
With everything sald and done, Elliot had no reason to disagree.
Alright, we’ll go with what you say, Honey.”
As for the control of the Nicholls family, It was not a big issue.
Nathaniel was no longer the head of the Special Investigation Department and had no military power. Just having control over the Nicholls family would not give him much leverage.
Elliot and Howard put forward a significant number of shares to support Nathaniel’s bid for power. With Elliot’s strong backing, the Nicholls family’s transition of power was swiftly finalized without any major uproar.
In Just three days, Nathaniel successfully secured power as he wished.
The day after the news was announced on the official website, Howard arrived at the Nicholls residence with the prepared engagement gift, ready to discuss marriage.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTrue to his word, Nathaniel promptly agreed, and the engagement between the Nicholls and Lawson families was announced on the official Nicholls Group website the next day.
Now, Phoebe could officially reside in Howard’s mansion.
Upon seeing the announcement, Phoebe immediately grabbed the two suitcases she had prepared earlier from her closet and hurried downstairs in her slippers.
Howard had stationed bodyguards at the door before leaving.
Seeing her coming out, they quickly surrounded her for protection.
“Ms. Phoebe, Mr. Howard is not here. He asked you to stay hand recuperate. He said you should wait a few days before going out again.”
Phoebe felt frustrated.
“He promised to letout once we were engaged! Now, he’s going back on his word. Being cooped up in this house every day is worse than being killed. I can’t stand it.”
The bodyguards remained unmoved.
“Ms. Phoebe, we really can’t let you go out. If Mr. Howard returns and finds out, he’ll be furious, and we’ll lose our jobs. Please, Ms. Phoebe, go back inside.”
cebe was furious.
am not his plaything! Why should I be locked up in this mansion and not allowed to leave?”
As the two sides were locked In a heated argument, Howard’s luxury car pulled up to the front
gate
He stepped out of the car with long strides and hurried toward Phoebe.
The joy of their successful engagement prompted him to wrap his arms around Phoebe’s waist, Intending to pull her into an embrace.
“Phoebe, this is just the engagement. We’ll get married later and have babies. Isn’t that exciting?”
Phoebe shook off his embrace, her face filled with discontent, and turned to head back upstairs to
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Howard was puzzled and turned to the two bodyguards at the door.
“What’s wrong with her? Did you upset her?”
The bodyguards bowed apologetically and explained to Howard what had happened just before his return.
In no time, Howard entered Phoebe’s room.
Phoebe was sitting by the window, an easel set up in front of her.
She was aimlessly sketching, her mind filled with frustration.
Howard explained gently, “Phoebe, I didn’t mean to restrict you. It’s just that, considering we weren’t engaged before, I thought it was best for you to rest and recover at home. Now, it seems like you’ve had enough rest. I’ll remove the bodyguards from the mansion’s entrance, and if you want to go out and have fun, you can.
Phoebe’s clear eyes gradually regained vitality.
She asked in disbelief, “Are you really lettinggo out?”
Howard nodded.
Phoebe was overjoyed.
“Thank you for understanding, Mr. Howard. But I don’t want to go out for fun. I want to continue pursuing my career in the entertainment in