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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8TeaBspVl
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhSnkJoKEyE
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMHF8j1KkF
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfjHIIAHw6
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIiBxKKH2S
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1QSGrqh006
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk037lkpHtf
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiz2eC9ggmu
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVz3UwJF89h
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZrs5NNHCs
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVuRyKDEYQk
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"Then you should've refused."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSSf8ETTqN
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKkDJ1WxNJ7
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hL8BsPXTB
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVp4mJbInBv
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTVP4kuuxM7
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWOT384Cr6q
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsDk2lrSAlP
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8fj1iuUkq5
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOx6263u7N3
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVa1wnjFGDt
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY6I03uAcGe
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡekfZAoVETu
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLT9Y47Mfys
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuCawjp8sHV
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiu1Q95PHIy
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1fh5TbArN
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"It's his orders, not mine."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuFUnWgFys
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"I can't wait for this to be over."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrR6bkNpBI2
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"So what time do your classes end?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCodUxw3uw
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6mE7Kk5qC
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡollPm3Qd7J
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLXeQXCTFo
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiGdggmbQx
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9UYHWYkJr
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTw80roD3Ie
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgS86GNQnJ7
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO8bnb7mrQ8
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9b5pDI81NO
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpqEuyBY5K
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN0LBa9iM7P
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDCJt7HVMcF
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe8S2xlsOU0
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOXo5hUKH3f
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZrGCySb4N
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkAGel1kh6E
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4UAQdea7uP
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡELZW3tdrlC
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQO1rLEw5jp
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxdG7wLLHnQ
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfeskesynMz
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiPFrOWK1ao
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZydbdmtej
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvBwBABNZw
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4C17efyakg
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeK9FEg2v96
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmzfH8rChCJ
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN7NhgYRsX5
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj9hamazyod
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡraPIpN8jch
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDWiKk2hFCa
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXy5CUWLxP
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY1Ig9IIGy9
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡINqJySLDDR
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPjW4qb3USR
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJhseKatVH
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklQaQfHXkA
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTExWWIOI3W
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdxU2kBLyIF
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQt9Ps82mh
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoMeZcBB8ke
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDpoRIQsHq
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqUMeGBhMB
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgiAc1xR7l
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcTr92cswp
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJZLSZ7QQG
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvcSDIO2zVq
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8YX17oSwBi
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgl2L8U1gQv
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHbAdlFCUoz
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCGsdMTpFl
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3DmdU8NAF
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGxJ2dOdjBa
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCLW6wIUnH
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OKBjR8l3T
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"You too."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKD8kqEzRz
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXik7o4OTt
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt6MxNqDcav
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRsG6z9YlV
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfd7XN3QDlO
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQRqxaEqB9
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjcZWMgLv7i
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFuEW36i4z
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGzT7UDjhs
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tTslZnWL1
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK4OPcM97O4
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyjzzoA7uJc
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"And what is that?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVfvcEHn6t
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjWvnrGGCC
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTUWZce4wCT
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0dTUTMxYvO
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKKI02871A
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn89NwMece5
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUnvTPoBz9G
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQmjMksIIIm
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0E7JYWNFd
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZFsLEtyHnN
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"Is that a problem?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiG9zM0EafS
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"It is. We're already late for work."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFduE6HHUN
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb94ppKZI3C
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hGdIr7bzq
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFopaumOjUE
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhPa816sZw5
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQHB8QcywB
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgUz1ZPtmC
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡha4Q9wstog
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOqDyut5Vo
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcrbGWpM5R6
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2u303GZeUA
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBrwANR7ReG
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbMkRrNlg2j
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfQppRZobw
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdAYz9H4WYh
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScB3IXR4nl
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstf0sdqsGx
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6teKTMvsl0
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKDjde6mUMH
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzIdhFzxwd
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw3GNOqCsEp
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqIQ3sjmz4Q
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQPpYeHgUKz
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"I'll miss you guys too."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm5yVi0rZDy
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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.'"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX0KYS2Efbu
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1mRbqL6s5X
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUgl5OhLGn4
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GP540JAeB
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVGUYTAPhrI
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV7xcIsZ78y
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggMgu4BPia
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOHvQhUxiFK
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOwgiVcLJYT
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDTBWWm9nGu
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2OlFM6xQ0G
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiVyTwEoMuu
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7d9BSNAzaT
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokSrgV4EMW
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnB16zhWzc
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkct1zfaOCo
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVcYdVt5WS
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDnWXm5rk0N
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtsVgSL9UHn
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0xL63qrEI
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJtRN4N1R6
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOi3mTKsJXx
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA0pAjj8ukR
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YjHkvJ1cg
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡluPGMwlmX2
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡongXgIrTuK
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8g2BYGxseq
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"I'm almost done with my latte."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIL69tU7gB
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhivW5Aumpa
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"She's right," Bill said.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgehVYwytO1
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBH8avujTJp
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRhKyI7A0rb
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"And what is that?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQqAOQnKsyj
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ72Her9Z8Jw
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCmdyOlyCaI
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjvRsB1cRn
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3dvCy3jrg
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"Just giving you a hint."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGTixaqCDV
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8JvfqE6c7T
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6gTbGGRhe
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"Maybe."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq5HJaoJVv9
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIkLWny2mr
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"What?" Leo snapped.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU9UcxvSxA1
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4o5eKUQjcI
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPDsDDe5iTn
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAT8Et7JpNu
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUo6Qy5qih6
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1TZ2nlJo5J
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"Why would I even want to?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfOBg0s4L3
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYYbIDFpnj7
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ca3ubhqoC
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3PIPc2u2K9
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡauzPsrIqzt
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"And what could that be?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFWyqC6bwA
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrl7dlvkPig
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRviUJwuYht
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6IN0p2SHux
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjgyRt5eapJ
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2ZNDJ3kLF
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡofYgxA4aB8
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrxFzFBpYHq
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqY6eBY6zr
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUBMvB96H0b
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgsBLVKVLiL
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbgc2a06huC
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7X8nH5yrla
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IeDklQyRV
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhTKkjY7Esj
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlb8j6RCHJ
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqdVIa62kr
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMZyNv2uM1r
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡicG6Py0fsK
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtpceRqwxjD
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGhhRdMD6Hh
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwYneYxoz44
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKIY4tTkUKV
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"Here we are," Bill announced.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3LsAnG69h
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWV7Sunp7KR
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxbmkthwTob
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡORBz2UhOX3
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyU8AfRLazJ
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvzTTFrlk4
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq85wE5YSVb
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡammcRR08uy
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCteMKONjVW
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzeLuwMIdJz
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDD8nkB8wqv
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRgv5KLwMy
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0m6no48z8J
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bWNwB4H5m
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL2BbHlMAD3
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzCUcqe5jak
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQZds1rztB5
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4sV64tszXY
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI27mz3xGyG
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbSEZcF0fRN
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5I5AQqg7XX
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDHUrx3QgI7
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4M10Yr4KAZ
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkBaIXYuzE
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡif3boe3Kbu
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsz3aozTkIl
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWdqOtUDutV
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXnb3kgj2m
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSkFpVYzZf
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡULucK4CzuX
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fWA4OAsJm
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXoUedrC8SQ
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEoa4gZOVzF
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wyYJoMQLP
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBbrxV8hD5
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HB1AwWniz
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTseD9PMgV9
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCuSm5JvKN
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9zhX4Pmd3
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"Yes, we will."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBuuNNhWmz
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NkehlAb2U
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgH80XW6NiG
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWuhK3EVF3
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFA9ZvxsTv
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODhYUGA5xR
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ70k7zhCcpO
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwn8k7pj4zx
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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."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2UGUjRExpy
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOe1PuDCia
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWojIzPGwj
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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?"523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDaphCH2fkG
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj03cmtYgGU
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAancmklh50
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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.523Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdCnnBWiDg
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