Richard didn't know that Diane could be this stubborn and tight-lipped, and would rather leave his side again than spill why she broke everything in him by the way she left him.
He refused to believe she did that simply because her family hated him and didn't want her to end up with a man not worthy of their circle and standard.
There was more to it, but she took that secret with her out of his penthouse.
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~Two Days Later~
Phillip attended a function at his family's home where distinguished guests were invited, and although his family had issues with the Browns, they still showed up. This was an agreement by the two families not to let their discord out to the public.
Diane's parents were present, but she was nowhere to be found. It's not like he was expecting to see her since she rarely appeared at those kinds of functions even when they were happily married.
