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Chapter 40

LUX looked at the message Vandros had sent him. “You’ve got the townhouse, the agent’s on point. It’s in Makati and a single-family unit, just like what you wanted for Heart.”

He quickly called his friend.

“Hello,” his brother/friend answered.

“I have to pay it asap. Please settle it.”

Vandros chuckled, “In a hurry? Your ex-wife’s ex is leaving, what’s there to worry about for you and Heart?”

“It’s not just that woman we should hide from.”

“Hide, huh,” he said, “Is this serious, my brother?”

“Damn, I don’t know, Van, but I don’t want anyone to recognize me or Heart. She could be my mistress, yet I don’t want a scandal for her. What can I do? I can’t let her go. I want to keep her, and keeping her means giving her peace of mind and a peaceful life. You’re the only one who knows about this,” he replied anxiously.

“Of course. I’ll settle the payment. I’ll finish the report I’m working on for you, then I’ll go to the agent, we’ll meet with the owner. Is that okay? Will your ho