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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv9IRy4ENbz
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnb8tSPAtPS
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVnGzsHl4L
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTje6uZszBX
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvSo06b2N1
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrTiwkbiIQ
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUmD2hnEVdx
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzM1YWq5X27
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLryV70C70u
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDd2Ps80eQL
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR045pFZLRd
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"Then you should've refused."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyhdtqGF2NC
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFrTHJo9vQ
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvhku9D8Uwz
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYglCwuhTu
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSq9KBxukCE
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB70lHcaSwB
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2DGyxvXQi
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGtRbTXnwa4
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKDpF1ZaXmv
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡprStejcifM
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnMZjlIMHsz
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8QM0vkFg44
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxtklXsu7U
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu05wE6sJE6
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2s1eeC6yd
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT9id0kBsj0
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"It's his orders, not mine."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7WKmhU8ORf
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"I can't wait for this to be over."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyLjcf06kb
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"So what time do your classes end?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7s9GJAQpnw
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8sjw28z0p
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBNaRKOSwaz
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIKHDx2DcV
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFjHRZIOu9z
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJA9sm4pGIA
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2l7nWiEtY8
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFNrzKXvhkt
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkuVDbL9xed
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevxBOSdxJb
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9esrAKRgq0
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnsun5M93GM
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvnods8j8iQ
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8B6pLhsSs8
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Gg1eLHGvE
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxuy76Yh2t8
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkNPMvIGD5
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡskbot2Orej
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZlBTGAvtQ
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkTnKvAXHy
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zqdhl83Gw
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt7ZTgIJbaq
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwPrDHhQkfD
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCFKjmT0bN
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5jw6E1vJjI
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczfJAwi7Xn
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOfIxZX2OAW
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ65m9hxT1ZW
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡff3cbFN71D
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd2e07mqpcS
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZfbOW4yNT
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4bMNzGLSu5
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBE1wK1506Z
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZfopKNaYF
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbVMXn0RKub
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4VwXRZKmBj
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWelvtvSA5T
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzLAjqPxwu
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0lNSy0Z46
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9Vt88CDin
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiEUqU6AeUc
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNImPByFnC
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡikAKhSreZH
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7CJWAqI3NL
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNJtonBw3m
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nJUTXCVCh
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLfmQvNqsao
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7AcOzjL8K
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AIm2P1znH
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPxoCsXj7u9
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZuH1wp0gm
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BeTAp0dry
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJExS46eCf
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezsZIxCPpL
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFvliQXd7h
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvfejmYUwE
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"You too."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOI2tTveHZZ
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlPlQ9eury
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTz06SwPgai
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUpkAvubBCQ
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYtwAWvZbl
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbhCpy5wcZw
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKRZwBMgt05
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZimWGLC7Vx
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOUJMh8wJDu
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRcbTYSDo39
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZBp89RGEgm
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiyEe7OMq7V
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"And what is that?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrHrdTqlSs
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF1RYdxVb3W
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWyM0d55DwM
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzN5w8k4UT
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYdc0jHN1ru
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYfV08eoR7
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2aGksNLDJ
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqsGLyabFc
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVH1z285bYy
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgkTclRKOG
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"Is that a problem?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXokjnurhAx
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"It is. We're already late for work."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4lFfRod9Jf
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Ie8mEhBvk
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgxKFnfr2L
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkI4aO08Iyn
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1pUEljvqQ2
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEye58ClXK
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXNxFKTnsUo
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5uvq1CJrT
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw9U3Rmk4Dy
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgcsqxPoD2X
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTGn7AE0VA
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9z6M22feG
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbanXQ1vAMZ
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7dJ4NpGg0
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4ugG66OBn
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1dxFOetZsK
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw1aNbIt2az
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3oSPtJjZEI
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5zvYhxBP9
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrW1QYTGi45
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76E0nWtucZ
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlC1k0W1do
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9sd5sv8pl
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"I'll miss you guys too."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjPRTElEZg
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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.'"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxLBXYezUHL
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWS0xZmXPn
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVV3R9QvPfz
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbsuExCDwE
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NAK39ftAW
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNeu8AmAUpr
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXYTw9EOOuD
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WxUzPKDbE
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYe7Tt7PBwF
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lZZSEScOq
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡls4DeJBuD4
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAchjgBLegJ
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNz8EnLZP0
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqcEhF06YuX
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTJMxcdFEo
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGtJMiNVir
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Qad7WTeDE
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0FOahxfDto
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡylAzbybwHN
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKzQXtsHBH
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡySHj5AKd7a
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN4rgJrrjAN
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAa4lSBCbRB
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNphW0ix3VS
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTn7jXSaeu5
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzeqlmzfNfH
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3HeLlqDFuG
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"I'm almost done with my latte."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZABCvBcB6
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGURlkmMK2O
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"She's right," Bill said.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYq2Yztgzra
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNxWf7pxyK
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YJHWBPrck
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"And what is that?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXT27ThRdLa
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgg4gXNG2Bm
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4U61n07Ei
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8mX8uLzYs
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrceGEptYF
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"Just giving you a hint."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sAzdHblIA
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzsUydSTo2X
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpAd6ty39SR
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"Maybe."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJNOw30AIhi
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9VCIEdiKrx
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"What?" Leo snapped.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXQL17Ve2ai
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9M3hNlupTd
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXFWGCGcdj
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31tqczZUH0
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDexYtAz6Q
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYFPNZmFxJ7
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"Why would I even want to?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrB46wx5ZIO
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXrWwsnK5U
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8iXC7fdmvq
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyQhYGd9wo
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjK6gTK2qlJ
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"And what could that be?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpONfbu1eR5
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1r0duqk2bm
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE08q2Tc8ra
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWI02UcY5S
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjkWZ3VyGk
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszNCzUr72W
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡenjzIQRfIz
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFoSih5mhZM
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScXfds3vAz
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieHOGHqpzp
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZOALlk4jL
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ78zqzCD57
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdFAUSdQ1i
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8x0YDkOmM9
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMXOXjCOgoM
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7e21KoWweQ
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvgdiuWqHxL
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHU8Ip2qQ2h
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4uCgap3TNA
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxN2CT6zw7
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhL3TeNGM6L
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVmPxWqYP8g
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyD1gRo1RH
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"Here we are," Bill announced.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKI6Tm1nCUK
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0YYcRWAUZ
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpf2LKL0J7
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnjotx8L45w
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFkV9Zv5IRP
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAlj5kjikw2
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLPy2W4S3u
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVr9qk4fdK
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPL6LxvLLrO
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAtt9IJ4gC
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZJwLLaFZ1b
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1e7469mF2t
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjdNIALuBEC
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfcWXtm3Zvi
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBqpEZeIQsW
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9GXvXIAmU
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwarBDUfhb
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAOWn0chCJx
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXNTayGnfpX
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14ZAEfeDFG
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfj0yqZ65ao
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4sKSqYl2M
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwwJ3j61SW
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fzBo9XlOX
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTRcfKu98YT
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLUoUpNxtb
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDOYgRsZFFo
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡph8BzsAa1Q
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxoNEVNHI97
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxPFklp1gL
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvcRr8Z6FP
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9CmA4u37ST
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl69zgcNdnw
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjODQaeZtA3
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScMLN8ZSlP
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8poTaoTd4Y
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1mIuZVPIT2
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wXN8Vz4QX
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIBoeNHVLG
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"Yes, we will."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7BY6BTYW2
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCqHGYaOPP
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjTWKWi6JrM
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsO8LVV9xOx
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcQp7DNz4f
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡebA2pbadg8
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQv7uuhXjtq
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIi2DNn0sq
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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."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9Mobzhy75
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaYSsIsFYOP
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ6B5saHtOP
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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?"588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgcQkckqmn
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy0iIeN6e8Z
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFalwu00ch
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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.588Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvOsg0bzbx
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