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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphntPnPzea
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY2VQZJ7pYN
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjtHP3NHthW
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsybnENdBFH
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNTesNvGZ5
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTAqUqzmly
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3DFhcIfcJM
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6ueDzJuJx
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC0HzvusRBi
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8dfuUjpVbt
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡler8C2oWho
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"Then you should've refused."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJpdapHgz5Q
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwJ95xXQ0i
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfSSd11zOJ5
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLh8lpsgLPL
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMJdetjmDR
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYhgIqVnwsF
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwLj54prGNI
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGgE0CzSVN
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIZ0zUBZXq
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6fkjAQZm4
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3msinVFV8
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfz9uJWTyqK
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJur78QJvie
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSp8aX58OrF
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVb7Fjf8J9
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe5ZBQ09ro2
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"It's his orders, not mine."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnskumT3ji0
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"I can't wait for this to be over."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNI8Rzi2BZn
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"So what time do your classes end?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnWGdz0ER3
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaRHPxNPgB
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbyOKSFI1Z
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdd1aqv5Nh
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx185D0plHZ
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRTHa7qCht
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEsGHJIkw2f
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKIi3W2aKM
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpG1oKBn3bs
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpKPRk06sGu
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxEufxvoe1
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLTccTigGQ
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU6kqaqRKVI
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbFw1Ixhkh
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ56hM4uKbFq
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1d1cSg5S8k
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmaVGc9Ysx
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYCXK6fjeG
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJrvfOM2NAg
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLUZ0wmiHs
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6b4obgsG5u
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ226xfsR1Q3
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVY2U2HHDH
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04TnDCVHiM
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCu9FSTSdS
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrBYEp2WlHi
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObLaDd4GPt
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzz1BTRFKB
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmIjeAExDf
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52kf0dWikJ
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlEhmkOJHyI
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj5ywWdI8Jx
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvBRmgbb99
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvqhBUZ1pRA
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3ZWbIdgDIf
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr7jeHwghZX
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Xns3AWDSS
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8rOw3LN2DV
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlOK862S2U
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9HDXWiXbu1
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡroE3UV2keV
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUoXGHUEt0
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzN1GSj2Rdb
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MoOJndPmG
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBY8CX839V3
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3i16HOF27o
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3gWPzohZwe
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtju6c0eFa5
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRSWobKOU88
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEr1brYpmmn
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dY4Wd8PNB
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNDMHZ00wG
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzQ81UUAwY
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2h4EhVg4i
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VCaomXKl8
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zUB0Wydz6
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"You too."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnrOwha5jtu
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD6wv9kfZSc
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUSSMnDbNi
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhbzXtayEyi
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1PZo9sqaF
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObsZi2GrCN
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwtqdqkWYG
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6v4c6bhQBw
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfIxB1tQEj7
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr9o39LwEWh
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaxLeUsAS8H
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO9WJvIvTFl
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"And what is that?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJyUEIxMcr
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡakzE9DYVPa
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNweQef6LL
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpMsPvADxl
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9fgCU36lO
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡineCWb4lDi
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1YuZuc4Bv
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ00meCkhRDi
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGpUYsHsLaA
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbDj4JF9kp
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"Is that a problem?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5tmNDZ4X3P
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"It is. We're already late for work."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxxCXH6iVms
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡECaWeLw6Vo
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgGdfAzmUYg
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9e0U3FkJk8
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMlnnC3UZ4
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzt3Zwp4CRx
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvASfNynvp
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNIIf9KV9zQ
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMVw3kncIJ4
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv7k7o31qHh
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC7QmXy2zKT
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvIqg7lMBJt
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ39ECBCqNU
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8H3f4VOYl
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBKp649DAcG
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLXNPl3dmB
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRcEZPh21eC
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEsucl686pF
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9SUe7dqrtf
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIz1g7HJVq
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vYfeW65bQ
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0UrHstUsl
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxg91yERRX6
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"I'll miss you guys too."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡem2K84wfuk
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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.'"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjkalqvOS2C
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNG6VqjViKh
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDMTJ43ADPD
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoRcGscwXQv
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChXR4ykzWE
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9UwxU9Wkg
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MRRbtB8M1
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmyTMnqcbKq
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm47Dq9RSSK
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB9F28ZO9TK
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Wp4DqKT3q
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUgXuQQusy
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0sWkPWcu3H
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IwRJiPhdc
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9EJGFysOoY
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xHtDHkjX1
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nauGV2SBd
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNA5UGcRkiP
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNsxNBsyUH
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwKk6z5Y4h
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIi2rildZ8
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9EobXMsctt
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qm2POkzzX
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNDHpkv0DrN
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcVAqAOdzFQ
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg59yjoMP1S
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGn2JmlDTd
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"I'm almost done with my latte."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERbgY2EAhK
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCZL9fEZuO
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"She's right," Bill said.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszebONCcHl
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlUMzetGsQK
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJyArpK6ZG
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"And what is that?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWrhAhp07OE
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXY2NeDSWYI
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6FmVLtOE5
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡznlQf0FXGa
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrCSaupRkLw
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"Just giving you a hint."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0rc1HfWTK
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwdyY1SO4e
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvkEfcrIC2
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"Maybe."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeKMaOsvJa
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYsIwrOOlGu
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"What?" Leo snapped.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLM399H57Dn
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6EoMEXqw4X
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFIB0iXqOgv
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡclIiyQrM2P
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiMsTqHbio8
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79CyPRZUxL
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"Why would I even want to?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtstO7gFBFv
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZfpr6g3Wf
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1AIifD3cF
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblBiidvEIZ
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeW7MWeBMhA
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"And what could that be?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI2ASNcGNfk
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡayPfsQ7AO3
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGO59PYiz4
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rzOqN2zvY
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL3MR7NpZ4T
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJH6TNw3bT
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2EJ5bKdKn9
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Fe5IivXU0
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxHm9scbCW
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrKP2Bcb40O
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKtSr2ZYFx
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlMjX1qlJx
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXwOsdhG3aC
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wxOVwag0k
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJG7czGsfah
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNXrVuUN8Ob
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOq0goOjyIm
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhymP0FE0IC
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK74PKBIAyX
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqrjhCuPo8p
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdkxtygRik3
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbes7kKh1PW
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIamEdB2IC
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"Here we are," Bill announced.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbLayUiotVP
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX1esjmIfcv
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2SfLqmaut
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXsaJqgH74D
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklK5dA7h6q
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxAQKshNlGi
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9K8EmqZcfC
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjai2Ejgdoh
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkB0z2qKFCL
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02WZaDJCSa
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaroutmHq9
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvAf42v5qWj
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFwuJAMmTF
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmZwWeszBj
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarUAmB9MN6
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lbNdIF3XU
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJSEtf2f1z2
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdXibyrxav
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHkgIMoDwo
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPykWVKO2P
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlk0yeWoTl
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFTXyOPkA50
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8qMvMGLfA
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHnXLSIfv6
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhHRrWGBBd9
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWgAZcvR5y
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6OCX3BHdN
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9MkdOXzssM
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYRAsbHZoO
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrGhVBLsY7
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBESd6C5eRt
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu0qHh45e9y
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrnB0V2VYD
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa7Nso2JcoS
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhN5WXdK4z8
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqhiFYmJn4k
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMaY08GJrG1
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4NVhJpkIkm
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5lMJ19RMzy
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"Yes, we will."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfR0nmToMQH
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpuQQOlszN
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwIH6EavV7y
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8R7ZCnm3nG
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9UCgCvsrO
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztUzfJcwC8
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoD27w3rD2M
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQSmSCve7Yt
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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."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKvc3NyXl6
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxiSs1nG1i6
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAMgHyL0Kh
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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?"621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgwxIx5fOo
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLaDXXHMA8N
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfbGYLds5wp
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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.621Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrDgMHqaTqe
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