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Frank replied affirmatively and quickly glanced at his watch before asking, "Is there anything else? If not, I'm leaving." Madam Stewart, evidently agitated, managed to spit out, "Stay right there!" Frank smirked and inquired nonchalantly, "What's the matter?" He was handling his mother as if she were an official matter, devoid of familial warmth like they were arch enemies! Taking a deep breath, Madam Stewart sternly declared, "I don't care! If you want to step foot in the Stewart family, you'll have to gain my approval. Unless you bring the person here for my inspection, don't even think about getting married!" Upon hearing this, Frank’s face turned gloomy, but he managed to suppress his anger and retorted, "This is my business. No one has the right to pontificate about it." "If anyone tries to interfere or hinder me, don't blame me for retaliating!" Leaving behind this veiled warning, Frank turned and left. His retreating figure was resolute, leaving no space for compromises. Madam