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The sound of running feet woke Malcom up, and he couldn’t help but groan as he felt the sharp pain in his shoulder. He scoffed after he remembered the injury he sustained to the shoulder yesterday. So much has happened, he thought to himself. He turned around on his bed, grateful that he didn’t have to go to work today. A sudden knock on the door interrupted him.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9aemDjZEB
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He turned his head to look at the door and had a funny feeling that Greta stood behind it. He turned away again, but the knocking on the door became even louder. He had no choice but to let her in.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlQ7P889p3
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The door flew open, and Greta, in her white pajamas, came in, closing the door behind her.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8K72W8yPwM
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"What is it?" Malcom pulled the covers over his face.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsy9jsIeqHI
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Greta huffed. "Wow, I have never seen you in the mood not to get out of bed," she said as she looked at her brother with her arms folded. "Is it because of the wound on your shoulder? I hope you're not coming down with a fever or something."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkiAoObL3OU
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"No, Rhénee patched me up just fine, so I’m not even worried about an infection. I’m just tired, that’s all. Why are you here?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLew4XYAu1
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Greta sat on her brother’s bed, and Malcom uncovered his face after seeing Greta on his bed. If he had the strength, he would’ve kicked her off of it. Now wasn’t a time for a fight. He really needed some sleep. So the sooner she leaves, the better.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLnPuzG1CWO
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"I heard mum talking downstairs," she answered in a whisper. "Something about a shootout."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ46JGLWANgB
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"Which one? Remember, we had quite a blast yesterday."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfE7D27ll8d
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"I know. I’m not sure. However, she sounded like she was talking to one of her people. I’m guessing it was that time when you went to get Rhénee from the forest."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ185Udimn2O
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"Okay. What else did she say?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTe2ijq3TQ
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"She mentioned something about an injury and that someone died. Did you or Rhénee happen to shoot anyone in the forest?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEGoA2KkiE3
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Malcom recalled shooting someone during the shootout and remembered that he only injured a man. "I only injured someone," he answered.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX02XWAawpZ
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"Don’t tell me you killed the other one?" Greta asked, looking horrified.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrsjwTrnh8
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"No. Rhénee did. She shot him because he was going to kill me."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUM6fLHh9IC
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"Wow! She is really something, huh? I now remember how she handed me a gun yesterday, like it was nothing. Is it possible that she must have undergone some training that we aren’t aware of?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaILJoYEsa4
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"That’s the only explanation I could think of. When it came down to it yesterday, she was calm and cool. Even when she shot the guy at point blank range, she didn’t seem shaken."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXhDyZlVqd
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"You talk like you’re admiring her for her collectiveness and bravery. I wish I could be like that too. I hate to admit it, but yesterday she was so cool. I never knew she had it in her. She might be a rich kid who only wants to lay low, but she seems like a feisty tiger on the inside."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzmRwKw0to8
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Malcom rolled his eyes at her sister. "You sure have her figured out. I just wish she told us."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEObvgoSrY
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"She’ll tell us when she finds it fitting. I mean, if her life wasn’t in danger that time at the party, we pretty much wouldn’t have revealed to her just yet that we were out here protecting her."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJhfyoTFpZQ
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Malcom knew his sister was right. He couldn’t help but feel something heavy in his chest. Was it disappointment? Disappointment that Rhénee didn’t tell them about how well she could handle herself when it came to self-defense. A big part of him really wanted her to have told them a lot earlier.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTq2daElf6f
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"Is that all you came to tell me?" Malcom asked.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17YXiZpoAA
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"Yeah," Greta answered. "Are we going to visit Rhénee today?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9fYMSw4jQt
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"As much as I want to, I suggest we don’t go there for today. Mum will start to think something fishy is going on."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOi0x0LOM3n
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"I don’t think so." Greta sat a little upright on the bed, almost bouncing. "She does want us to be close to Rhénee, doesn't she?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoiOVKZEM9E
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"So that she could harm her in some way. I know we have to stick to the plan, but let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. It already shows that Rhénee doesn’t need us all the time."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlxP4a5XOtP
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"Yeah, I know she can defend herself and all that, but we still need to keep our promise, you know."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUjxFIUx7Q
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Malcom gave a nod of his head, assuring his sister that he hadn’t forgotten. "We can go see her in the evening if you want," he said.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZ3RX4Uzeb
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"That will be great," said Greta, beaming with excitement. "I’ll text her to let her know."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKJ09woPbe6
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With that, Greta jumped off Malcom’s bed and quickly ran out of his room, careful enough to close the door behind her. Malcom couldn’t help but notice how excited she was just now. Greta is one person who has many friends, but he bet none of them ever thrilled her or got her excited like Rhénee did. Like Greta mentioned, Rhénee was cool, and she did so without even trying.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDD8LzqcRuG
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Her bravery still fascinated Malcom as he continued to lay down in bed to think about it. She saved his life without hesitation, and when it came to saving Miss Griselda, she wasn’t afraid to reveal herself to the enemy. He always thought Rhénee was just like any ordinary person who needed protection, but he was wrong. She was different. Maybe the late Emelda would’ve known, or maybe she might have a feeling of who she could become. He wished if Emelda had known; she would’ve given him and the others a heads up. However, she was mysterious, so she definitely wouldn’t have.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnPHa1TviX
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He turned to look up at the ceiling and realized that he couldn’t stop thinking about Rhénee. The path he is on is a dangerous one, but the thought of Rhénee being on it made his heart get thrills like his sister did.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYd3l5kIEZM
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Mr. Sinclair walked into his office and found Rhénee seated facing his desk. Upon him opening the door, Rhénee turned to look at him.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡae9U9PgjDS
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"I see you’re doing fine," said Mr. Sinclair as he closed the door behind him and went for his desk. "For someone who had a pretty tough day."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYgE9m3AM32
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Knowing that Sinclair was making fun of her, Rhénee remembered her promise to Miss Griselda for now. "I’m good; how are you?" she greeted266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVk5e6vQTkS
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"Greater than you, I suppose." Mr. Sinclair sat down on his chair, pressing his jacket down as he did so. Rhénee felt she couldn’t hold her tongue any longer, but she still didn’t lash out.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUcAf6rTvI
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"Sorry for the delay," Sinclair apologized. "There was something I had to take care of."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpyG3gg28EY
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"Will we be leaving soon?" Rhénee asked.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1YoNJVjocX
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"Ah, yes. But before we go, I wanted to ask something."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfDHIP7jGGD
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Rhénee almost raised an eyebrow, but she didn’t as she tried her best to keep a straight face. "What is it?" she asked.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKaUz2FTiNR
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"No one came by at the house to cause any trouble last night, did they?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0Nl2ZYl5T
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"No," Rhénee replied at the same time, shaking her head. "Did you expect a shootout to take place at the house after what had happened?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa0H1g0MYgj
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Sinclair shrugged his shoulders. "Maybe. But right now, no one is stupid enough to shoot at your house."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq7B57R03Vw
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"Why? I thought I was a target for whoever was out there."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCMNk9BOFva
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Sinclair smirked. "You've got a lot to learn, my dear. We better get going. I booked us a place at a very fancy restaurant. You will love it."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUhC0t9oURt
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They both stood at the same time, and Sinclair gestured that Rhénee be the first to leave the room. Before she could take a step towards the door, she said:266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBTm2EhCbH
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"Before we leave, I have a question to ask you, Mr. Sinclair."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SX5P1o8V9
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"Oh?" Sinclair looked intrigued. "What is it?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJp1OlyhOcm
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"When I came here to your office, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on a conversation your secretary had with a certain employer. If I remember, his name is Eugene. Apparently, his father is in the hospital. Was his father in any way involved with the shooting that took place when I went to see the cottage?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYeXt85XjB
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This made Sinclair raise an eyebrow. "How are you sure that he was one of those people?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3plRwkc1La
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"Because it feels like it. You know what’s going on better than I do, so answer the question."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEnhxnQfg1k
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"Mm, you’re a tough one as always."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTGlfslvqp
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"I must have gotten it from my grandmother."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvkRbXckN2
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"Since it was passed down to your father first, no doubt."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtdAM41T4uL
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"Aren't you going to answer the question?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7JUmjiAf2
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"I will." Mr. Sinclair smiled at her. "And the answer is that the man in the hospital is none of your concern."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uSrWMnjt6
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Rhénee rolled her eyes. "I thought the only reason we were meeting for lunch was to talk about what's going on. Here you are acting like a parent and telling me lies."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgcvNVyrfOw
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"If you think about it a little harder, your late grandmother did put me in charge of not only your finances but somehow your life. So, yes. In any case, I'm more like your parent."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyEPtexhv1
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"I'm going to ask one more time, Mr. Sinclair," said Rhénee as she now folded her arms. "Is Eugene's father involved in all of this?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjxIkuP4pGR
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Mr. Sinclair opened his mouth to speak but closed it as he raised his eyebrow, wondering whether to answer the question. "We'll talk about this over lunch," he answered. "Shall we? We're going to be late, and I made a reservation for the place."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh0ojsikIQo
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Rhénee scoffed. She knew pestering was going to lead to a dead end, and she shouldn’t have tried to do so in the first place. She gave a nod of her head and started to make her way to the door without saying a word.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfqQHEhcsP
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Kevin quickly gulped down the orange juice served to him as he stood under the beach umbrella on the patio out back. Miss Griselda had settled under the umbrella, comfortably on the chair with Sophie the cat, sleeping soundly beside the chair.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQZQ9dEOJy
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"Well, that hit the spot," said Kevin as he finished his glass. "Thank you, Miss Griselda."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBQU0KQQ4z
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"No problem," she said with a smile on her face. "It’s getting a little hot these days. It’s good to hydrate more often."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMpiSnHoXBH
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"I saw Rhénee drive off. Did she go see Mr. Sinclair?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAxsFkNRsJ
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"Yes. They agreed to meet," said Miss Griselda. "They want to talk over what happened yesterday."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZGtPbcF1De
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"So much happened. When I think about the incident last night, I still can’t believe that Mr. Cowell was involved in all this the entire time."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0dJnUDiSRB
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"Explains why he managed to get that finger inside the house. He must have sneaked in through the back, and people from outside wouldn’t question him since he works here or used to work here."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8pGT93ubO
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"True. I passed by his house this morning."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGqjvlaS2bJ
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"You what? Did anyone see you?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVUIlXeDwE
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"No. Since Malcom broke down the door, it might raise some questions, and the neighbors would think something was wrong and call the police. So I went over there and fixed it a little to make it look like nothing happened."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Y9pALBGL2
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"Strange." Miss Griselda now stood upright. "Mr. Cowell never came back to his house?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZNadegkDr
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"Well, after that shootout, do you think he survived?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEhdbmQriV
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Miss Griselda’s face soon went pale at the thought of Mr. Cowell dead. She started to shake her head.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhrgwJ08WMx
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"No," she said. "He can’t possibly be dead."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VwmRo6zFX
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"Then he would’ve been home by the time I was fixing the door. Or he might be with his group, planning what to do next since they failed to capture Rhénee."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KIKRnur4r
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"Will it be possible to go and check his house?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7KHp2PCMJ
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"Wait, you want to go now?" Kevin didn’t like the idea, and it could clearly show on his face.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpmwtcnH4Y
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"Maybe we will be able to catch him and ask why he did all this."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlAOf6DVFQi
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Kevin sat on the chair opposite hers. "No offense, Miss Griselda. But that’s a terrible idea. And what’s the possibility that he won’t shoot us? It will even be worse if he isn’t alone."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLkuijtxIUX
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"I know. All I am saying is that I just hope he’s not dead or anything. That would be terrible."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0u7wyIpCQO
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"Miss Griselda, if Rhénee hadn’t rescued you last night, you would be dead right now. I wouldn’t feel so much remorse for Mr. Collins after what he has done."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xVkjLZ0T0
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"So you preferred he was dead?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbm8vRvt6Y
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"I don’t wish death on anyone, but betraying us like that after all Emelda did for him is unforgiveable. You of all people should know that."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3yO7VeKRf
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"All the more reason to ask him."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOujemXvv0v
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"Doing that will only get you killed. And if anything were to happen to you again, Rhénee wouldn’t be too happy about it."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9kvIKyW0F
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Miss Griselda raised an eyebrow at him. "You know she won’t be too happy with you that you let me go on my own. You’ll do anything to impress her, won’t you?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡonkx8UPp4P
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"What? No, I wouldn’t." Kevin denied it, as he felt his cheeks start to heat up.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYyyXzQgi37
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Griselda smiled at him. "I see the way you look at her. You can’t hide from me, you know."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVkviYMgeL
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Kevin stood a little straighter. "I’ll be going back to work now. Please don’t even think of going to Mr. Cowell’s house, Miss Griselda."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGq68lz9cls
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"I know my Rhénee, and I wouldn’t do anything to upset her. For your sake, of course."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOzU5J9dJ0V
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Kevin knew that Miss Griselda was making fun of him with that last statement, so he decided not to answer as he made his way back into the garden. Miss Griselda watched him go and sighed.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuu89YG4t2
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"A young love," she said to herself. She turned to look at Sophie, who was now wide-awake, watching Kevin walk away. "Do you think the two have a shot at being together, Sophie?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMY77tmSIDt
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Sophie looked up at Miss Griselda and gave a low meow before laying its head back on the ground.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHbGy6FLwL2
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"Until the danger is done," Miss Griselda said in an agreeable tone.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2hGbkDkTN9
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Rhénee and Mr. Sinclair had just walked out of the elevator and into the lobby when they saw Eugene standing outside the building through the glass doors. Rhénee couldn’t help but notice him a little more and realize that he had dark circles under his eyes. It must be due to his worry that his father’s in the hospital. She looked into his eyes, but there was no sign of remorse. Could something else have happened, she thought.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRvfCZPoWui
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Mr. Sinclair and Rhénee walked out through the front doors, approaching Eugene.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwMA5GlDyZ
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"Going out for lunch, Eugene?" Mr. Sinclair asked as he stopped to talk with Eugene.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnP2KHWG81p
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"Ah, yes," Eugene replied. "I’m just waiting for Preeta."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ya2tEOApg
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"You can take a day off, Eugene. With your father in the hospital, people are already wondering why you’re even out here working."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcUgA499eTk
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"All people do is talk all the time, so I don’t mind." Eugene put up a weak smile.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIS7h1nBwYw
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Rhénee stepped closer towards Eugene, which surprised him a little bit. He almost backed away but fought the urge to do so. He didn’t want to look weird in front of her.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhzI1cP2by2
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"Sorry, but I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation with the secretary earlier when I came," said Rhénee. "I’m so sorry to hear about your father, and I wish him a quick recovery."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWs6PxAcQzd
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Eugene gave a nod of his head, and his weak smile grew a little wider. "Thank you, Miss Johnson," he said.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojHbwslFrJ
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"Call me Rhénee. As Mr. Sinclair said earlier, you shouldn’t be working right now. You look like you haven’t slept at all."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqtZUlWlMI
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"Since you’re requesting it, I’ll take your advice, Rhénee."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBs9G7UCu8
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"We better be going now," said Mr. Sinclair, who watched them with interesting eyes. "I’ll see you later, Eugene."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPpg4Wdxttc
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"Take care," said Rhénee as she started to follow Mr. Sinclair to his car.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiRH9GeT1nq
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When they were out earshot, Mr. Sinclair couldn’t help but say, "Well, that was something."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9oy2Bo7ba
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Rhénee raised an eyebrow at him as they approached his black Lamborghini. "You’re making fun of me," she said. "So I take it that his father was involved with the shooting that happened at the cottage?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡla7PODY7nv
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Mr. Sinclair didn’t say anything as he opened the door on the driver’s seat to get in. Rhénee rolled her eyes as she opened the door on the passenger side. She was more than convinced that she was right.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31mfCWnD9f
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"Now that you know, are you going to send his father flowers?" Sinclair asked as soon as Rhénee closed the door.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZp7eQsJzmb
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"If I do that, I won’t be able to get anything," Rhénee replied. "Someone like him who works for the enemy isn’t going to give me what I want."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPSdebuXUZ
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"Do you have something in mind?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCoQ9m9XnhB
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Rhénee looked at Sinclair with a smirk. "If I tell you, then it won’t be fun."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9XWr40eaO
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"I’ll take that," said Sinclair as he started the engine of his car. "Just make sure that whatever you do won’t get you killed."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xPxlGAoRH
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"It’s already too late for that, don’t you think?" Rhénee raised an eyebrow at him.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPkFrDisVo
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Mr. Sinclair shook his head as he chuckled. "You make this look like it’s nothing serious."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPSx59bydYE
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"When you already know that you’ve got a target on your back, life becomes a whole lot more interesting."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwO56YPHCes
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Sinclair didn’t say anything as he drove the car out of the premises. Eugene, who continued to stand outside, watched Mr. Sinclair’s drive-off. He had one last look at Rhénee as the car drove past him. The thought that the two of them had known each other since they were kids but now acted like strangers bothered him somehow. He thought after they met for the first time, she would be casual and maybe even try to get him to remember the old days, which he had clearly forgotten. Maybe, given the circumstances right now, she couldn’t bring up such a conversation.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAlx8NdFRxA
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"Hey, your head’s in the clouds," said Preeta, who now stood beside him, bringing him back to earth.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjMIqHp9dZq
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"Oh, yeah, sorry about that," he apologized.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXopz1txYU
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"Who is that I saw with Mr. Sinclair?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3M3b5dhkj6
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"A client. The late Emelda's granddaughter, Rhénee."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl9VJjXw31z
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"Oh, I heard she was in town. I would really like to meet her in person. How is she like?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa73ugkqZRK
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"She seems nice."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7l8jYu2pgR
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"Okay, we better get going. I’m starving."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiFekCMe8Fg
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Eugene agreed with her and followed Preeta to her car. In his head, he really hoped that he might have the chance to meet Rhénee under better circumstances.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJjCQAUpJss
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Mr. Cowell couldn't help but shiver violently as he just had a bucket of ice-cold water poured all over him. His gang members surrounded him, and each of them took turns beating him. They hadn’t tied him up, but they surrounded him in a circle, throwing punches and kicks. At some point, he had passed out, hence the pouring of water to wake him up. He tried to sit up when someone came over to grab him by the collar.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQi2KqdLnr1
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"Talk, Cowell," said the man. "You helped Rhénee defeat us in one fell swoop, didn’t you? Not to mention, you had the others killed to have Miss Griselda released."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Q3ORfZAnt
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Mr. Cowell could taste the metallic taste of blood in his mouth. His cheeks felt puffy, and he could already tell that his left eye was slowly closing up. God knows just how many bruises he had all over his body. He felt he might have a few broken ribs. He wondered when all of this was going to end. He told them repeatedly that he didn’t betray them. Rhénee escaped from the clutches of one of their members, who happened to be at Cowell’s house. Apparently, the news is that he wasn’t there. Everyone, including his boss, concluded that Rhénee must have killed him and carried his body elsewhere, where they wouldn’t find him.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ38VKSV1GIv
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"I’m telling you for the hundredth time," said Mr. Cowell through broken teeth. "I didn’t help Rhénee. You saw what happened out there. She wasn’t alone. She came by with someone at the house, and they probably had some outside help."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnY5HLy79Hu
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In the dark and watching from across the room, sat their boss, seated on a chair with a lit cigarette in his hand. He held the back of his head where Rhénee had hit him to knock him unconscious. The fiasco last night was a complete disaster. It’s as if Rhénee knew what to expect, or was she just lucky? They had been questioning Mr. Cowell for hours now, and he still said he was innocent and that he didn’t help Rhénee. He knew Mr. Cowell wasn’t lying, but he let his men continue interrogating him just to pass time.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBDR3vQia5
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The metallic door to the warehouse flew open, and there came an echoing sound of high heels on the concrete floor. Everyone paused and watched as their only female comrade, Mitchell, walked in with two other men behind her. Her dark brown hair fell in curls, and she wore a tight black dress with red-blood heels. She made her approach to the boss, ignoring the others.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhxbLvN0m0A
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"Tell me you’ve brought good news," her boss barked when she got close.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcskx2eT2fT
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Mitchell scoffed. "Nothing I tell you will soothe your soul in the slightest," she answered. "We searched everywhere, and we still can’t find him. Whoever helped Rhénee take him out must have kept him well hidden, if not buried him six feet under."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYjnmUfsOE6
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"And did you check the house like I told you to?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDrygrm36G
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"We did. Mr. Cowell wasn’t lying when he said he made sure all the doors of the house were locked. The front door was busted open from the outside. She and her friend somehow managed to find the system jamming their phones. That’s how they were able to call for help. Apparently, we also found signs of a struggle in the house. It seems like Angus had to fight Rhénee and her friend before they managed to take him down."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg0cJ17j6Rv
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"Any sign that they killed him?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQyaJ2si4b
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"Something tells me they only knocked him out. There wasn’t any blood except for the fake one Cowell used, found in the house."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKHeixN1zIK
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Her boss jumped up from his seat, kicking it behind him with such force that it hit the gray wall behind him, and one of its legs broke. Everyone, including those surrounding Mr. Cowell, turned to look at him. He was having his moods again.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbwTzjkIysv
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"Calm down," Mitchell said to him. "Getting angry won’t do you any good."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqVnqFwHV08
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"Then what do you want me to do? Capturing Miss Griselda and Rhénee was crucial. However, that girl somehow managed to break free of Angus to catch us off guard and rescue Miss Griselda. If we still had Miss Griselda, we would still have kept Rhénee at bay."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb88XX9vNz0
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His eyes turned to Mitchell, who looked blankly at him. He raised the hand that held his cigarette to point his finger at her.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡccfsbSNSPL
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"You shouldn’t have left Miss Griselda all alone, Mitchell," he said. "We wouldn’t be in this mess."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJHqa9lJjE
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"Oh, you’re always looking for someone to blame, don’t you, Richard?" Mitchell asked. "I’m sorry, but I came out of the car to get you under control. Who would’ve known that Rhénee was going to come with backup? If you ask me, she should be the one to blame because she knew where to attack us when we least expected it."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1uAVCrFDOa
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"Who else was guarding the car?" Richard asked, his dark eyes staring back at her like a lion who was ready to attack anyone who opposed him.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVYNJEPagG2
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"There was Miguel and Elliot," answered the African American who happened to be standing with his other comrades surrounding Mr. Cowell.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi91auvWpDz
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Mitchell turned to look at him. "Wasn’t Elliot found dead?" she asked. "Then what happened to Miguel?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7p5MYPaS2p
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"No one has seen Miguel after the shooting," answered the African American. "It must be that he was scared out of his wits and fled. He can be a coward sometimes."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKgz6GCvdW
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"Or, he ran because he helped Rhénee and knew he would get caught," Richard said.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxPYNaD0mV
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"Now you’re just assuming," said Mitchell as she turned to look at him. ‘"Like Peter said, Miguel must have fled." She looked back at Peter. "You should’ve reported this earlier when we got back."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxIDHlBPF9
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"Sorry, ma’am," Peter apologized. "One thing I know for sure is that Miguel can’t betray us. He must have been scared of his wits and ran away."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUiIMck93cM
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"Well, we won’t know unless we hear from him," said Mitchell. "Bring him here. We would like to ask him some questions."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgF1gXERqT
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"Yes, ma’am," said Peter, and he started to make his way to the door.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPlVy9rayoG
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"Does this mean I’m in the clear now?" Mr. Cowell asked as he mourned in pain, hugging himself.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4pdzIQmhn
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"Let him go," Mitchell ordered. "We've got better things to deal with."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8n9EiS2Qy0
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A mumbling came from those who took part in the beating as they started to disperse. Some made their way out of the warehouse, and some went to pack the weapons used last night. Two members went over to help Mr. Cowell to his feet and dragged him out of the warehouse to get him cleaned up.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFf4cVuSakh
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Mitchell turned to look at Richard, who still looked like he was a bomb just waiting to burst. She gestured to the two men she came with to leave them alone, which they did.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6cuHBuDRC
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"You really need to work on that temper of yours," said Mitchell as she folded her arms.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8s26EI3ZD
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"What do you expect me to do?" Richard asked, his breathing sounding rushed. "The granddaughter of that dead old hag has just brought us one step backwards. We’re running out of time."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLG0CDEVvi5
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"Well, her actions yesterday showed that she has some backbone. Approaching her isn’t going to be easy. We need a better approach."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWDKHAJ7RR
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"Have you come up with something already?’"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlKKpufYnTR
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"Not yet. But I did say your plan at first wasn’t such a good idea, didn’t I?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtbnU4gCo3
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Richard took a smoke from his cigarette before saying, "Like you said, no one knew Rhénee was going to ambush us like she did. I wonder where she learned how to use a gun. I was never told she could."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Sea2NMtZH
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"Me either. But considering that she is Emelda’s granddaughter who happened to raise a son like Mr. Johnson, we shouldn’t be surprised."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFsZsEjoSY
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"Could he have trained his children just because of Emelda’s past? They cut ties with her years ago."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZTGxB5zPxe
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"Yes, he did because they are related. If it were up to me, I would train my kids so hard because anyone on any given day can come after them when I’m not looking. Even after cutting ties with his mother, Mr. Johnson was very wise to train them."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPN5Q1MLzKt
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"So, do you have any plans? You did say we had to change our approach."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH30tUKfqAw
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Mitchell smiled. "I’ll let you know by the end of the day. You go head home to take a shower."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2IxJ0tqS7
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Before Mitchell could turn around, Richard held her arm to stop her. "And where are you going?" he asked.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpzsTDb9KXg
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"The others requested a report about the event last night. They won’t be impressed that your plan failed." Mitchell gave Richard a mocking smile.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZnEtlPTd7
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Richard sucked his teeth in irritation. "If you come up with something, you should inform me right away."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHJKE18W8k
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"Aye, aye, captain." Mitchell gave him a mocking hand salute as she started to make her way out of the warehouse.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwpZklMjKf
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Richard watched Mitchell walk out. He put the cigarette on his lips to smoke. He looked around the dimly lit warehouse and admitted that he should get out of there and head straight home to take a shower. He threw the cigarette to the ground, crushing it with his shoe. He inserted his hands into the pockets of his trousers and started to make his way out of the warehouse.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR08LwsOm0G
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As he walked, the event that took place last night played in his head. He could still see Rhénee with her gun pointed at him, as clear as day. That made him smile a little. Mitchell was right. Rhénee has grown a backbone. Who would’ve thought that the girl he knew, from when she couldn’t as much as hurt a fly, would transform into a beast like that?266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0RyLF8KHl
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He shook his head. No matter, he told himself. Rhénee might have gotten away, but since he knows what he’s dealing with, she isn’t going to get away that easily.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNBboHPRuK9
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"Thank you," Rhénee said to the waiter, who led her and Mr. Sinclair to their reserved table.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRe4BuqVBBA
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Mr. Sinclair had taken Rhénee to an exquisite restaurant down town. It didn’t match the ones Rhénee knew of back home, but she didn’t expect to find one like this in Madison. The town might be small, but the place silently boasted of having such exquisite places as this restaurant.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB7OVpKvFlN
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Rhénee sat down in the chair the waiter had pulled out for her, and she thanked him again. Mr. Sinclair sat opposite her. The table was only meant for two, and the place was a good place to chat as there weren’t many people.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnhwcWvS7H
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"I see you chose a good place for us to chat," said Rhénee as she looked around.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMVi6v8CDd
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"Not many people come here during lunch hours," said Mr. Sinclair, also looking around. Rhénee noticed from the way he looked around that he was obviously looking at whoever was in the restaurant.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vme5YSXpo
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"Are you ready to take your order?" the waiter asked as he came over to their table.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5EP4b5Tn6t
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"Ah, not yet," Rhénee replied with a smile. "Mr. Sinclair?"266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiG0zZyM1m2
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"We’ll call once we’ve decided," said Mr. Sinclair. "But for now, I’ll have a glass of water."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj16IYx66zj
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"Same here."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXQnBASRpn
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The waiter soon left them, and Rhénee picked up the menu beside her. Mr. Sinclair looked at her intently. He soon picked up the menu.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC1hMfSlBUP
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"So what do you want to talk about?" Mr. Sinclair asked.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LKxukKPlL
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"Everything," answered Rhénee, closing the menu and placing it back on the table. She had already decided on what she was ordering.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDedQsACjM2
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"By everything, you mean...?" Mr. Sinclair still had his eyes on the menu.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs9UleF1EUj
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"I want to know why I’m being targeted and why it has everything to do with my grandmother."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeoWiRwsxkx
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The waiter came back holding up a tray with two glasses of water, served them, and asked if they were ready to order. Rhénee said what she would be having, and so did Mr. Sinclair. The waiter left them again.266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBiODCRuWby
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"Since you insist on knowing about your grandmother," said Mr. Sinclair, "you will not like what you’re about to hear."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBl5ge7WYV
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"I’m guessing it’s why my father decided to cut ties with her," she said as she looked at Mr. Sinclair. "I know my grandmother was no saint, like some people would like to portray, just so they wouldn’t hurt me. And you being her lawyer, I think you knew her better than anyone."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTVfEhDOhh
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Mr. Sinclair smiled. "I’m impressed. You truly are her granddaughter."266Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Kh5CMocjO
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Rhénee folded her arms on the table. "Enough of the compliments," she said. "Tell me something that I don’t know."8964 copyright protection262ＰＥＮＡＮＡesUH5GHQ5W 維尼

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