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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcO0U84BaG
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1sbU8kLAb
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The door flew open, and Greta, in her white pajamas, came in, closing the door behind her.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfE0B6vhim
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"What is it?" Malcom pulled the covers over his face.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXfBNnuYfq
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFqDxhAQ5it
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLmfgX0nN9V
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPm6IY0kA4a
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"I heard mum talking downstairs," she answered in a whisper. "Something about a shootout."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiWCyElvvy
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"Which one? Remember, we had quite a blast yesterday."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRRC2xe3iOR
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvEkzAxLPo
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"Okay. What else did she say?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvH1no0QxE6
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXvlIQbr0ug
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeggFWBNbIT
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"Don’t tell me you killed the other one?" Greta asked, looking horrified.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ohR6LycuP
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"No. Rhénee did. She shot him because he was going to kill me."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwemUCmShND
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6C5SNvLIYr
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9csGDkfMOT
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymHo5GlsJB
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Malcom rolled his eyes at her sister. "You sure have her figured out. I just wish she told us."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqhAPk5H0Hs
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0sCiw9RsB
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfI8IzNGgIO
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"Is that all you came to tell me?" Malcom asked.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtMSX3eQn7H
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"Yeah," Greta answered. "Are we going to visit Rhénee today?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwo18Mm27H
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHYC8YyZMCn
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJo78P7SCoU
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXkVJAVLRy
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"Yeah, I know she can defend herself and all that, but we still need to keep our promise, you know."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD5ooKXuGC8
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdFUcTm2UQj
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"That will be great," said Greta, beaming with excitement. "I’ll text her to let her know."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6d8RiYvrn
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDi8d4r72a
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaow8qXiG9O
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTvYAIhSOo6
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXF9JFZszq
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjyR3Ugvcq
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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 greeted262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy7hJ3yzR2g
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlU6DMP02O7
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"Sorry for the delay," Sinclair apologized. "There was something I had to take care of."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTRavTIf57
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"Will we be leaving soon?" Rhénee asked.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvy2qIiPxjx
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"Ah, yes. But before we go, I wanted to ask something."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rOVRZpjnN
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjaEuxC1Ap
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"No one came by at the house to cause any trouble last night, did they?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCyHgsAf3e
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdL3yAYtcC9
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Sinclair shrugged his shoulders. "Maybe. But right now, no one is stupid enough to shoot at your house."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjhL03NtmP
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"Why? I thought I was a target for whoever was out there."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTchMIhNcXx
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTh1J6esq1
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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:262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGKswmSz99Y
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"Before we leave, I have a question to ask you, Mr. Sinclair."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0FV2sUC0J
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"Oh?" Sinclair looked intrigued. "What is it?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡORsm554wOY
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtmjBeviazO
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This made Sinclair raise an eyebrow. "How are you sure that he was one of those people?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjs0HcyrNU
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"Because it feels like it. You know what’s going on better than I do, so answer the question."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKpWUpbjnfx
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"Mm, you’re a tough one as always."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMf6zRTBcl
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"I must have gotten it from my grandmother."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxi2wNoM1tI
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"Since it was passed down to your father first, no doubt."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEytiY0Rf8c
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"Aren't you going to answer the question?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwvh0QkWXQ
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPoDSaLEf7
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FzUIwxiBl
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSzBpqSEIFK
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXa5TvKOpwF
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMcm28iJLe
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Qqcvxtkqn
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIs1ILOk1I
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"Well, that hit the spot," said Kevin as he finished his glass. "Thank you, Miss Griselda."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiz0CRy3WKT
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTxiiZDrUfU
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"I saw Rhénee drive off. Did she go see Mr. Sinclair?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK9VRrOw9nP
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"Yes. They agreed to meet," said Miss Griselda. "They want to talk over what happened yesterday."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEuyc0c1V1Y
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSXOYvsFLTG
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNkJj1kh4n
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"True. I passed by his house this morning."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUfvuf4ai0
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"You what? Did anyone see you?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW7b4FsvHWe
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKgEFX0vsdq
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"Strange." Miss Griselda now stood upright. "Mr. Cowell never came back to his house?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XEsUboQeW
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"Well, after that shootout, do you think he survived?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV95JAY8PI1
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Miss Griselda’s face soon went pale at the thought of Mr. Cowell dead. She started to shake her head.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1co6z7BOPT
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"No," she said. "He can’t possibly be dead."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTITIIYxdfA
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjo5K6pJla
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"Will it be possible to go and check his house?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfBEN7j3tW
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"Wait, you want to go now?" Kevin didn’t like the idea, and it could clearly show on his face.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpclfXSjpZ
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"Maybe we will be able to catch him and ask why he did all this."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYyIciHLeR
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡynMLHPYYCC
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqSK4wUZ9v
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnKk1ig8Q8
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"So you preferred he was dead?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4ga3OA82d
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgI3DrM4k6
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"All the more reason to ask him."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzk0B3LcVv
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkj3qwv57qV
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAdSTwIwem
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"What? No, I wouldn’t." Kevin denied it, as he felt his cheeks start to heat up.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEaYth9Lqut
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Griselda smiled at him. "I see the way you look at her. You can’t hide from me, you know."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Rhbf18sz1
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDt6TRXFBD
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"I know my Rhénee, and I wouldn’t do anything to upset her. For your sake, of course."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQ7vjnuKYh
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwtP4WZMwu1
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡew394DfA5n
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Sophie looked up at Miss Griselda and gave a low meow before laying its head back on the ground.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRfZIEyxR4
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"Until the danger is done," Miss Griselda said in an agreeable tone.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMxnHY8h1t
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIvGR4zzfZt
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Mr. Sinclair and Rhénee walked out through the front doors, approaching Eugene.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdgDmYZWaw
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"Going out for lunch, Eugene?" Mr. Sinclair asked as he stopped to talk with Eugene.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefsAdNlfql
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"Ah, yes," Eugene replied. "I’m just waiting for Preeta."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaePn8gfJ5X
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBvmXgnB7X
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"All people do is talk all the time, so I don’t mind." Eugene put up a weak smile.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVe8M0nCuw4
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPDCTu6EKp
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjh93uxN1UF
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEbbr23nJVR
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmlhxCprDXs
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"Since you’re requesting it, I’ll take your advice, Rhénee."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iggoLkQLA
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"We better be going now," said Mr. Sinclair, who watched them with interesting eyes. "I’ll see you later, Eugene."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJc4qqhUlC
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"Take care," said Rhénee as she started to follow Mr. Sinclair to his car.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDuIsV0xH66
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When they were out earshot, Mr. Sinclair couldn’t help but say, "Well, that was something."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfMRproFzI
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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?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfEedmrdDH
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc3ooGBrSKG
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcfr36Vmat
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYhhJRATuZ
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"Do you have something in mind?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqckSXyymAk
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Rhénee looked at Sinclair with a smirk. "If I tell you, then it won’t be fun."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7CbP1q6NI
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Yheoxku7j
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"It’s already too late for that, don’t you think?" Rhénee raised an eyebrow at him.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgU0JPIenD8
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Mr. Sinclair shook his head as he chuckled. "You make this look like it’s nothing serious."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95kL4HOABK
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"When you already know that you’ve got a target on your back, life becomes a whole lot more interesting."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqq1Q0c9ms
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8F1Y8ztUW
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"Hey, your head’s in the clouds," said Preeta, who now stood beside him, bringing him back to earth.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTHvxJjO5jC
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"Oh, yeah, sorry about that," he apologized.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp1Jlx0RClz
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"Who is that I saw with Mr. Sinclair?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPmrpNGKqri
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"A client. The late Emelda's granddaughter, Rhénee."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEUjNhwAjy
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"Oh, I heard she was in town. I would really like to meet her in person. How is she like?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX3upmGrcRx
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"She seems nice."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN04a4VeWxP
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"Okay, we better get going. I’m starving."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBKqIQu2alI
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMvdLkV6w0K
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4cubg7Sv3U
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDe8eSsGwGE
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJHyxS7O73S
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmq8z9VE2DV
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNg3ZYgugS
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQaj1Jxgh2
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"Tell me you’ve brought good news," her boss barked when she got close.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bXQ07zWp1
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkdjZu9VZK4
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"And did you check the house like I told you to?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFsUEA1ODq
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGfkrSMfoN
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"Any sign that they killed him?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3p2nciOY7L
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdiYDFJX90s
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHadXzC9KU
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"Calm down," Mitchell said to him. "Getting angry won’t do you any good."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRQ3HRB9ONS
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPJuSLbQj8i
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtm0BPLrYng
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"You shouldn’t have left Miss Griselda all alone, Mitchell," he said. "We wouldn’t be in this mess."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbUzP6sGCh
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzw89dzeDtI
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpn8ypl6EM3
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiGaXaGDBvN
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Mitchell turned to look at him. "Wasn’t Elliot found dead?" she asked. "Then what happened to Miguel?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYS8FQPCoRZ
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ftwfd7AUn
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"Or, he ran because he helped Rhénee and knew he would get caught," Richard said.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwdVt5USIJl
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXCofbfRVQ
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChJYq0GjZ4
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjwkcPwxsYt
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"Yes, ma’am," said Peter, and he started to make his way to the door.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9ElfbqQvq
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"Does this mean I’m in the clear now?" Mr. Cowell asked as he mourned in pain, hugging himself.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCwjVnHuZG
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"Let him go," Mitchell ordered. "We've got better things to deal with."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWP8Icixm9a
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjsDIvwDF7c
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2npCkjwvMO
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"You really need to work on that temper of yours," said Mitchell as she folded her arms.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLHCO67aHH
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfildmbUHqH
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡumfn4Euhjn
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"Have you come up with something already?’"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhV73v0aWLL
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"Not yet. But I did say your plan at first wasn’t such a good idea, didn’t I?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN8pmpXmKpq
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuW5r3w8VnZ
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbBWjUY6dck
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"Could he have trained his children just because of Emelda’s past? They cut ties with her years ago."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBePiShoGHX
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQvun8BQtj
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"So, do you have any plans? You did say we had to change our approach."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxukp5S0yVe
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmcJIffHfgf
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Before Mitchell could turn around, Richard held her arm to stop her. "And where are you going?" he asked.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmEyxgN3Sq
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLwos3dmF75
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Richard sucked his teeth in irritation. "If you come up with something, you should inform me right away."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SBg9vK42y
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkiZ4Y9100
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDpruSEo3Bs
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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?262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7skT2GP6jD
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rKtrsfbz2
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"Thank you," Rhénee said to the waiter, who led her and Mr. Sinclair to their reserved table.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDdGOFLZ07B
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhdRoDt7yvW
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qXycccoyU
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"I see you chose a good place for us to chat," said Rhénee as she looked around.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnF2MbsfLHO
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoxRPh8Fwv
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"Are you ready to take your order?" the waiter asked as he came over to their table.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnPf8kML20
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"Ah, not yet," Rhénee replied with a smile. "Mr. Sinclair?"262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHofRRBwHQw
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"We’ll call once we’ve decided," said Mr. Sinclair. "But for now, I’ll have a glass of water."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7ocDJAHdQ
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"Same here."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRsmGOrTP5q
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUlzPV8YiR
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"So what do you want to talk about?" Mr. Sinclair asked.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZzM09ooSXF
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4HyKYNyHWq
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"By everything, you mean...?" Mr. Sinclair still had his eyes on the menu.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHXQfgig3V4
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"I want to know why I’m being targeted and why it has everything to do with my grandmother."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2TaTY70SFv
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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.262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzrV8CHnbze
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6IXmMl99O
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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."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9SvAEWHy6w
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Mr. Sinclair smiled. "I’m impressed. You truly are her granddaughter."262Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9mUQdoJha
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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 protection258ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6LX2DKLn8 維尼

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