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Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnptcPCsWT
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDkgWnVyp9p
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHBDSs4D0S
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOi8xoKNgwA
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GLafumXFc
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39eVh4L4Uj
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdeEvd0dSr
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSSvoMCIMQ
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNsmCkIzpMz
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡud3u5cqUNf
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVixJQI63x
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"Then you should've refused."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4AWRTR3JS
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqaV0XB1DA
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVvktuVPI6
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ18z48PwiBj
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpQigiYVPO
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzd6skzq2w
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAe5wPVPvHf
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0iiHZFIiXi
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBTLBcXQCX
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqWxdFi1Tn
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8SPlij9KpK
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXVffKD3L0
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjHnxCB9zt
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowldQEUpNt
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PWV6uL4CK
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4c3LSZBgf3
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"It's his orders, not mine."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCza7kEa69h
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"I can't wait for this to be over."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLtMY30m7gm
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"So what time do your classes end?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFU2P4SKb5g
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrF8I3AQj1M
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1NuhL4rhZ
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxEUzyulpE3
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkDqgvnYVc2
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JofetC9c8
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxSDKNRlYLs
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAHiy8P9E5
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEoOwAwRC4
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY811SqhksM
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW77WyI98DR
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3nowT5fX0
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4vw4tvwTK
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ12nN0O5qOz
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB1UOTWR3wi
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqEmfsmgRl6
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkfyydd3YhF
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhL3fVplp91
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIoWsO14wN
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDR0X6N9G4
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQfhs0xBUH
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqmeStKKnX
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvoCbf9xRn
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzPPOcNr4pY
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwg1QJVrq0
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSHrtMW98Xr
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsO8gNonwH
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtV1jGDgryE
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYF7hQ0sW39
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsv2Nn9lbdR
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpndakblR1t
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZbkgWMRpg
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfTU9V9Iff
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvqNiS2vDo
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNb2eFEektW
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKuqgdPe4cr
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡitNBh3HI0i
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1m2QLFSeyJ
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpJbsW8gbB
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ71eLjSaE0
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDdKkrDfsd
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBaXzbkVAn
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡulTJbXgnEZ
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIl2jCRkerX
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK6zRWBkpYo
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtB1yOpT5QJ
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeX2ocWPN7V
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BGyf1847L
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0c2D8zCi9
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmmp26nBbG
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZtQPibn6m
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhsTnujvKT
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAA3tsAcZP
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzHTVJQTo2b
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYLm8o0Mv3
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyJ1K1Ymn4V
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"You too."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl731mJ5BT8
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXVDHxCKtfE
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ98I1PuhXTV
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yP249WcYq
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjsgttyKBE2
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4JxaSA1yI
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2YKbZb9pdQ
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZb9pf7MXh
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc77VZouepM
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwM8WzfBOJK
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLbnb8RxDd
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQnGJjG5TI
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"And what is that?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMjwJLTL1q0
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWHoxmyCJv
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8PXm3qmbQX
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOdV15xgmic
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsa4sjcV4y
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSDOkxZ50e2
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL0JJkHRIti
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhpCYBac3hx
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtrMVsIWH7R
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlY5mlMnH1
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"Is that a problem?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzpGKa2IEbW
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"It is. We're already late for work."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4AcMt7OhKK
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbHdK8cG2c
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrIL7R7kAd
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJf0j3Bll7
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvK5uIChO4
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3sM5WoXqH
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVC8y0Y2Nei
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the  complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdl3Lc9dKrw
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡli7x33LgjL
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLewsgs6SPZ
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYnK6bPpW68
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSeMQIThD8
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlbf3RmR7c
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfF9inXJ91
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDGdoOwMlXh
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBdfNGuCoF8
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpmVY8jiE1P
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZS4ibgKti
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlElMdgAgH
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXKzauh1nmD
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgRpUoxhyJg
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfaD945mvG
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkaJOpQG9xe
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"I'll miss you guys too."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5DS8k27djH
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyz8TMGWyw
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDIMaQWm3T3
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqfDhucyS6
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pbogJDusm
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69FVDzczIl
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLL9gasWPuH
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBub7pP9KyI
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCgWDWOaW9i
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXqsrPWvWu
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbN64BLu5Pd
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCqez4mUMSi
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOCtgMui5K
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnj0cKBIFPJ
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTe3ICQlrU
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xqFGUGUyA
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ29TIPzb5QI
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0wGigusgCJ
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ7DcUywYPr
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡig4bK6mlfN
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEETQ1ycBJI
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIWdFNHBtkQ
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhenhLPB2MZ
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEIR7aqpUzw
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLDtpduIQK
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypqR8k4Ups
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYq6tiw5qB
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmKnljcCaTy
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"I'm almost done with my latte."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjZLrBXt8u
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4fRXORD6w
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"She's right," Bill said.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl02Acb5W7B
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7v3OXumEr
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAm3fy4a5tN
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"And what is that?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLlxl7hp52
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAvisG0MeN
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTw4mFpR20
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx5qDjJw97L
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD7OQiULQNt
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"Just giving you a hint."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5hWfUZX5a
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVi30MQCDJU
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOazKjwpTgu
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"Maybe."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcB8uXQXBd5
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySrbWAbeol
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"What?" Leo snapped.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDKg3aia5tM
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUURB5ymeWF
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7pLxV9p4J
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFBqPrS4PT
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Jns7IIajz
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FkO0tXh7A
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"Why would I even want to?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsaNJl5nFID
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnqIjxtGfu9
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3T0UnZJ1C
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL1SrWs9WHu
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsWcfChBzU
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"And what could that be?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhShwMuIr42
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw94Qv8S47V
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ou7XaqEPh
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2w7LwwgbPE
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFuHhAhSBJN
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpig2soo3lQ
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9jkfCS0yq
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7p5XUKp1h
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6teQTT6XMl
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KVRGqUKQu
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPK8bcGqia
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BOphpd7q1
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsmRqvGtXK
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEV4CoT6Kr
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAg7HaecXr
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCknWwif1X
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2yDfgpZ5J
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkjrNUefAD
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHAWm4cyZ3
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡku6czBOtwD
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgAg55XVOS
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4GeNyhvAFW
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYvpI2jeIG
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"Here we are," Bill announced.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi38WF9tbyA
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG0NyP6C6RA
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEq6dGtM2d7
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEN8lmM7tHe
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFDC7fUcNM
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ03RjDnRwTK
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpnXrwKkSRP
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFQQuRbKxD
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjuwKfIvvD
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ63J9kYCIV1
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiruIeJxWHy
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjh1yrlTjvZ
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfTyVzPQme
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD1ylpPQeAu
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡedjjFnUrca
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahdJz7PJ9T
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgoA5j5JQZB
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnAlASYvPro
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8NZibIkd0
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAYYgNFJ1T
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqop57lI5Fd
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDoEoGj2gFn
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq64mUoa1Ha
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfcWm64hNCb
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV8gb8XhVIG
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVm2DaauW5
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcF0XiOX14Q
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VRscVboU3
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4HZZKhHLi
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1MRnIQhIKS
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbRnGfCwy8
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDECt7qjre
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqz6TYkC6ll
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVtlew42Qf
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRq5sIv6HG
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qppBEMtZs
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8oZuDWUaro
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS11MKDfLHt
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvhEPLoCBAG
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"Yes, we will."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYIvVCjm31
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3wf51ivV3
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2G523v5LZ
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxWGLRlweFB
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMH6a68jFgK
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7W46y7cOWu
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwGu93YRRZ
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNb9QCXG5x
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MvwLq98pf
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqe93dJyNR
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡifHXyj5TyA
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fnliuRgzk
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVAaNrpwaWJ
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTC48cDq4RM
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.544Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDyrVhDOFi
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