Rianne had long ceased to involve herself in any matters concerning the Kroes family. Now, her relationship with Pedro was merely a nominal father-daughter bond, which wasn't disadvantageous for either of them.

"Previously, for the sake of defending my honor, Mark gave up so many benefits to you all. Who would have thought you were dishonest from the start?" Rianne paused, her eyes shimmering with shrewdness as she spoke slowly, "I remember in the business world, being dishonest is a major taboo. Fortunately, Mark didn't get angry over this matter. If he did, and news of this spread, who would dare to cooperate with the Kroes family?"

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