Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxHsR9Nw29
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlq4AIYCREJ
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjd419yOk4l
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBbeSqm4YLA
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡghuXsUxlRT
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfFvbVcnlx
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYgEPSkkSA
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcS8DM2psVn
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWvf31Mgp8d
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWOVpWKYGAl
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvoLrOgOMSV
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"Then you should've refused."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp7JlqyK9VT
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFZ5NqMCR3s
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡshEBvb3q4l
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmCX1o3DMM
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32ZaqNjccx
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxgVAaypEW
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4XQrcFDuPL
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgM4rSHtfG
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyS3FehUKQp
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQqZ8bk0jJY
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM937RHD877
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSzZBpn1G8
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eTtoe8jNw
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPU2VgTDkca
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00tZ0EfkYi
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJTXhtuCZ9
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"It's his orders, not mine."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbk2yGh9Hk
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"I can't wait for this to be over."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWzufrCVgrb
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"So what time do your classes end?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BFq8YiJsi
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqCpT9JcdW
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVktqWFZYDU
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINQFaNO95d
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviXD85MqCv
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGIbnHGHtGd
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNfJZrLwxO
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUGvkmnDBG
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8d6HcHmyj
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCniyokCv6C
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKELSR8f0f2
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8WHI4FhOVl
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGkHGua8x3d
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ287snz6gDH
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcyJxoBYQee
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Tvb4xpgpR
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTWr8VM1R4
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlektmTFS1X
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmpVuilWQSO
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7HpebIBG1j
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZyUIJCNEfI
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDg7mgHjW2C
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKPcXwZ4bf
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIg5FovxGw
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbCVpopYaC1
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuxP5wviurc
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO95gghbREj
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡojG1goKTjn
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlg8JumDO78
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTzV4Jb1Zrg
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlLF95CuJw
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaI0CxNH0Tv
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmGAR0IssR
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdv5R26Tz7
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKNj7ZezPcl
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM6quNaldLL
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO24mJKc5en
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCrl2RxTRy
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ59qfAjur6w
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3IWgmteSDl
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEUe22uv8H
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVOOoJdc6d
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD31kg0ZQZ7
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxr2w8esbUG
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMEwkIzlBcl
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjkU6TGDQBy
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqRdz0SrXA6
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGDh7rJbR0f
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqRedgRUCo
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9GrblxzeR
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizgpSa44cD
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMplnUZiu5
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgTUXn9rcW
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6zO2BQBeAf
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqQBXZeaSmb
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoBuwY7OZDF
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"You too."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8ymn3Dev7
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlDmQTLMNf
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ29QBgd7yWz
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1V4r4UZPp0
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCle0no8hrt
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnZN8ZCiyjl
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBS0XmS6rA0
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGYCtn32OvL
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsblB7avJy6
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZYiUxfPs2
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAPGt0NljUT
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQTtdmrclQN
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"And what is that?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lBzx0nOhS
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0YP9LCOgY
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWr7qx1q0dv
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcyiYxYER9g
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdeCJzQf9Lt
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtUiz6RlG4v
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvDQRS1Nyv
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqd55Iz667
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8FT2rYyIVd
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrEpbFbdhb
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"Is that a problem?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrOem4DgeFz
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"It is. We're already late for work."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtUez182Lu
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwVTCqxI0Z
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVQAW7pF03
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6g33FhbcCI
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJasfXbq580
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwbo40amqaZ
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLrI6Xt65R0
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ23Nq2X07KV
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdHrdcX8D3v
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WBpgTEBb8
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVuphhP98bq
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYDlgoYHOpu
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCRbPRQfbu
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBprYpWKcV
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgTGgLWdAbV
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3OvsngRM1
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg7Ijfx38pL
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyD7WG0FkR
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4TD1jw3ss
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrKewQMLic
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3S5flQi54n
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiurAn6F9on
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaxl81d7cM4
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"I'll miss you guys too."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4J3npRd1n
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHY1KpFgc7G
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkx9JOH4kZB
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbGhQ0tLpj5
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXjff2bCEs
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk7eEcN8Nbm
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAbc9gweLO
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjj1YjkfZM
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡar19WfFBjK
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSncsyO3rE
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡln29OFxiOK
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNUD2Cb6m8
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnAfclEo93
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfojqrDV1OZ
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1fa0vRQ6lp
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVttLH2rIDe
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3G1SJ55M2
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhfCHEx0P6e
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXpWIFbeRj0
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZjGUMSdAai
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrceCMjChh1
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7etAsw4xXC
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrgdlxYhdU
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bAnEhSpHL
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMsvfFH5Ecr
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTB00NeGTRe
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwSXoAoskVv
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVa0pC5ncU
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"I'm almost done with my latte."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4CSE4G6YX
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjcBdHBLhFt
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"She's right," Bill said.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2MElYOTbhg
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3VCfjjvva
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4BWy10k7v
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"And what is that?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd35qbJKfLY
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxn94fswXpA
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSqu3dbiZG
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVFAwBXr9P
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9oVMhQOrXt
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"Just giving you a hint."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn3hKtA1Vn4
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0wWY4zWybf
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbHxuNaEpu
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"Maybe."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTy85NHq5o
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WKWNhaUgn
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"What?" Leo snapped.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvU2QmnvBh6
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡusv0LrKnUW
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMoF26Q5jr4
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0ePdldcJt
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3MMz4PXWEG
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFotzgataA
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"Why would I even want to?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ifWUGqkVp
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrGcru36N5d
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEFtPppQH0B
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJf25knWvY
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbiNehBsAN
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"And what could that be?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl66Banau2i
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsjRtQ0mEB
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6T0RNXkmk
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1OWWv0aMW
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhwkmuhqxa
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM2elUHfEkB
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHDawG3Mo1z
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1YnV5FOKxP
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0dzIClmYK
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8vr3N2rU6
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmKPDBGZG1
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5rpF1CUJIQ
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFEiS7NcWn
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2esm5zPkrH
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqg5KmpSHTL
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFODc1kfges
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx8V1I5N2cn
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmygd3D889
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1NynXinfa
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwQzpSpbiwo
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaA6w9HzBmq
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7zXxIYSo5v
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpUGswuS4v
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"Here we are," Bill announced.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfFhkEpVsw
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wqPfEMyF3
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7QPOhquE6
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaN7alGc3n1
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5DyrHAo8Il
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqrTCVMddRq
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCIrsa5IVKf
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKFEeIdYOHi
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE3XweoD3GB
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfTAENKd99z
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBp3jeUQsP
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uMP65JmPC
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnKVxlBJd6
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1dS3Re8Nf1
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL9ZnYax8kE
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcg4025Sa1T
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahv1rwxygo
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgA32IQFoBM
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmAnwIOzkX
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXyHVJCv6n
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IEPLXMJaq
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2aeLUg83Uc
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ8HJH9SHX7
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsu7ngHuR5g
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpj4H1Zl3Cr
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BrPw37e10
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJkNHpGa6l6
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOai0jAJv40
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSmlbO7h2Iu
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfQqb1Y91fk
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFo0LC34D5
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGdoIBEPCvF
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0QHHpUWbPr
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsSYgLqVhq
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMpgms56gT
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4UtB9yiSh
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ3tieFsRAR
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcQf6rRnJHT
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLSn7RKYLT
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"Yes, we will."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS7z07iiBT6
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwbGwswSg7x
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA6hF8bUU1k
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRAypGJ7siQ
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNdrs2Avimh
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65lPxxZoA8
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwjiOZNdQu7
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVxotkipBo
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU42OAy6lzV
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNemRdkiKV8
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCu2Bjyvsm
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1czUvudsn
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMvgWK3nutY
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2APLk8esOu
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.493Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5VFSewVk1
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