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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWAAYG8d6DX
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡME2mlPy3tu
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrZworlo5s
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNMiY3rln0j
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfoozpB5aHQ
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡELjwaMIsJE
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaRoZxuWTc3
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeObmw933T2
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1zbfCYpdWD
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnwHEfjFkG
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMksOubC7R
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"Then you should've refused."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdJjA5mOhn
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG1XAvO1ASc
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSXpqNV1OsJ
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGp3tkO1Q1R
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZL7MSxxbWV
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHC62cRWaZ
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VNfjbWaUK
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5BU5YZiR6d
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NWMmqxUSJ
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5VSyhXndZ
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhINM5BqZf
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaMZCM1xLU
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pyMB2Bhzt
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8sQ1NwV8AJ
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwitZU81OW
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWtdIAejwY
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"It's his orders, not mine."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsbPzJmKvr
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"I can't wait for this to be over."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhcoxanfQV
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"So what time do your classes end?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIDtSNeu7of
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2xrNtNDwm
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4aA1J2AXVz
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnWQp9VBEe7
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYgaRy6i1G
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkplGpm01hW
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnR21iIxJI
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHziLWqIrcD
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCtfd5FBefY
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kTrNH2UCj
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡskC503aZcp
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBp4ECONTji
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ25GgfWAcDr
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKIGtfRQB9
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWjwmNbwJ5e
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs3XD6ogU9T
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKksa8Uglw6
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNN1nLTzjWE
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68gmkGlqOm
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUMFVe84cj0
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdM9qoRVQoT
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWnCPAYyBy
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEN0qH8RVWP
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6LC48atKI
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrFB1McXwpU
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw1A3K2xPjo
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUDyvM8mCTb
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8v8JN4Nwv0
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdgRVSwXWUc
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtuha4ggP5u
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAvfSj9WkGd
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjyCd5SyIau
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6cQcPHMoNG
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjxge94g28
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMUhKmtIKH
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡepx2Q49HwQ
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPBRwXvWx8F
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIC5XlEZziM
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8YGivs6sd
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2HwB4UxNl
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9kOIqnl5XR
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsNKl7YrCAY
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9FbLcNH0Ky
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOllocMmib9
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjE2FMt7kWp
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ77Ydc7a84y
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHWDHLF9E1E
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYAeUxdNVZS
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRgC2INpv1o
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lqcVCi2WZ
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNQorL5BfK
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLI7WZAoT4k
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMnQzndskDx
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqEexFp56a
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvEjx8WK8G
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjWSZHugK2z
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"You too."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmpEOAltYwK
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBY2Zx9erk
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQcd7Ulty8f
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs1JL5R4AM0
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dvDBmaG9h
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ48hGRcTpZm
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEjzZh8dIFv
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEH8wFbxd5
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kbDM4Jo3d
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKPhDxxql0l
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡONH81nKeMR
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGN1nHBu57E
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"And what is that?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IvGqXd0Wn
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW35NPzaNtb
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq86BnVieZ5
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMu4RFB8L2Q
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVheU2By5hz
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ67xEVfuWQe
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNVLTHQ4DKQ
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8lfqMVbOA
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKT54PoJHur
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyU5MMBxiWr
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"Is that a problem?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCGadq8gkB
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"It is. We're already late for work."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeTgSmlpoHw
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWBypd5l1l
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7QtJUbhjLr
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBb7c5NR2oA
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlmgFa1BYdY
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtwVVpiwsdL
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAuQ1nPseGu
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGKmAFYXpm
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2QbPEEz2vy
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1lOrnWwh2Z
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mqpY6sFGt
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtRbzNjix0v
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0srxlRzKU
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvSE6xnQ3Y1
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxXQ9whqtat
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGp6p6DEYhI
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQs7FrMlzx
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHxrlQuALv
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBitQKkPRF1
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFw2U2GlmK
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLawJeCjBsz
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2NjjKBQZku
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY8UrhQzfsf
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"I'll miss you guys too."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrBUlHqNET
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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.'"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFKUoirT5h
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Ii4RL6hQ8
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtOmI28QTEw
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClOmGPv6d4
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡohM4Pm3wFi
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkigrX0svQ
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0l6QEXroq
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlhIGAfCUYX
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIyltbpQawX
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6nvyI2FAG
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQ8q9zSgHy
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpuIq4IOBEc
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzMehr7yuGx
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8AtBazuZDV
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7PiHr2sj5u
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrC81iq0tvy
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBKDk7uUEWB
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeaBSb15ePf
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iVDCy7SOP
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgpf8ZEPUFR
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡODpmDMFb9W
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsVml92RFBy
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLLmPbZ1F1A
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8Xt8Gwh38
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZYrIM4QkDG
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPqi7EFV5l
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbk1nMd406L
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"I'm almost done with my latte."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0OYXl1i5i
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiTGpO9CqWt
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"She's right," Bill said.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMXZvJpxBRd
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ16SdXcbHgq
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMt2UoT620
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"And what is that?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCUmz0dKxD
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtiMgFEO9hp
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡktL0lqbUpD
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡImI7wK4Rte
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4H6kNbQSzb
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"Just giving you a hint."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqt4TsePNwU
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJqg7JAesSs
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPigOvi3OQ
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"Maybe."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK3pJe0vyaH
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJQx7QBVTt
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"What?" Leo snapped.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZpMl6YkqRv
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcVlW9h0am0
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNou04jb2cF
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKZ23Q5BSW
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf500i5BGyW
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy81IM3XMQF
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"Why would I even want to?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlQgG3nXdJ
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQP3Lz4X3t
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZ7gYHcej8
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwbItDWovn
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡItufSZ7Y4S
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"And what could that be?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4fsxY1cfT
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWlIERSUJVf
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGJLtA1Z1ln
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWTfR6C3cv
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nPZJz6guf
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9hi740qmS
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8jCJXMikt
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGH7La7bFc
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Kq5CePbWD
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIZW5dHerSX
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA4bOnHmag7
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYzE8weOEr9
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOVjbujLEd8
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wBjQsJkDP
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMX60v32j2o
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk0XO4yFCAP
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmrwb7T3xtn
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKf8igH23HM
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0YmQYJURGj
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ8p3FnCUxw
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5H6HVlrA6o
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMI6jQHowb
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkD4ld9Fgo
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"Here we are," Bill announced.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZmeeknKCD
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw1fNMMYoF0
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXevmTVlYtI
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtiK9sj6suO
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvwOGMIZLm
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiUCikNOKa
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEw2iicVnGd
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHE5LnwgLO
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02HE97ctjz
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQ5tgjBa8f
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4ph2hRS5Z
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6x1NtRWEL
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgPIpxLHME
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Q8VCjrNHr
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5AEeYiR4a
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbsSAfm5TeF
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWzPbXCYUl
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7S6ersCYG6
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOBSLa7Ue1
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMsEeH4hLpK
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjHTgOJMg3
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Ox20UWTP9
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDH6i9vzF3F
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKH5XwL5Xwn
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJcaS21CeJB
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgI4tD1phPb
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSKNVLEA5ov
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcBZ5z9gzp
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVaFxshaaW
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡILQshf6BkS
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFWyCjWc4f
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRwbhJ3yqOI
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfG2X7aZJrE
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDRXn3SZFW
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrZplvLKB87
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGEpqACcWqH
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNPPq9wJVaC
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzJd6JOTyOr
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvq0ialaUP
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"Yes, we will."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2wfo8QkTl
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡke8kD96KiN
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHcNmVy7ZpS
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eqlF8LjHp
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKZjH8UJMk
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQ7OeB2Gl3
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSqTRz1p9Dr
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyh2EWdQerf
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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."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgMYyaTWfNA
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60V04yy12z
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9tDH9N0KaC
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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?"495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNd8GZ1Dmsf
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwpbCRphJmq
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZEzYehaYs
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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.495Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡespLZs6QHP
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