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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCaHs7USmz6
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHrwKO4URq
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqUGWcvAWP
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbsKwZchZM
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFuFIbzaN8
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrM5FHVmHz
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqe0U0xEZVz
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TOs18P96E
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX7PleIV06x
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYKYIM6lisL
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42WLVmKLls
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"Then you should've refused."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfqoEBTXXn
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEuo7uCCgD
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTKsLIhqL9S
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQCP1jnOB6L
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcsWclGFLOH
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAKNPT6PXW
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ645TChWilY
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8NXOjPVbv
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQJ5kXWWHk
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIQuYrI74L
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgiEGO9AqTd
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0KH2cBsRI
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LwJ9ldN1j
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDpuBumf81m
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ5xRgWs4Ng
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGZ1HHII4E3
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"It's his orders, not mine."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkULNIh5mvx
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"I can't wait for this to be over."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FbREsO8eK
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"So what time do your classes end?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡITsnTkraiI
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj7WvVy6X1A
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyQqxFNGHU0
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEKGP4QloG
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJaq0XC4m7
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmm2tvOewoF
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfaVxlw9FSc
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKTotd009tB
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfdWMsAWDg
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4qi37NlBV
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj8I0Xu8Or4
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cD8gneMVH
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlOHpLYslHh
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvRacaQft1
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiAftMv5zJB
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6dt0f2fScz
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fhVWh2N1R
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFF3ILrFcWX
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmkItu0mZd
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlm8qN66NYD
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26g69xm5bJ
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY7qcw0uoNo
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfoX6o5OMw
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6YaV23M8xE
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyMJm7jmL17
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcoLZbtdiE
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDcZus8WY2r
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOyzvKtAVIU
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ2RI2pCI2p
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxinqeybwBC
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vceCH3b6w
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17aiFNPCDg
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyyEnYRFnWY
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzbCaowmWbh
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJO8VjYAiZa
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJUR4fesl2
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡszM1KJ126D
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOu2NpXJUNG
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnibhWiTeeV
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡudRhDiQOVt
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRC2nKt4Qd6
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrboeFpmjKp
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdjb6L0pqP
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxt9r1bZCTQ
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ32HZs6niqb
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhdgIr4suBK
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhMmOdAuGz
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLWKHiUTvLz
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoch9wZ96mq
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmxa8FLYTUT
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4hf4S0ljD
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPZSk1phlz4
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiGw0WiORP
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMXWrwFdm8m
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhAmU6OiHzP
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWZsOgniLV
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"You too."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFznQkbx80V
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nEYdcbbC8
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0DWhwAKN6T
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqAFFwh0U2x
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4ERo7hgVd
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgYcDvxVvo
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3a6JoptOZ
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQVFvzI9MSy
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNb7bC7vJ5V
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNcmuIdoQ0
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl8jhXcM3oK
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi6jfiUCmLV
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"And what is that?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6BDPeNXg3
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Qo0TKkVlG
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ImNENyvuC
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLN1HiV7ov
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5IE81QLfio
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQTy5oqsPJ
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2MlkzQpd2Q
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡem94OAmL9k
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMqjMlEnFS6
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8LzaQDaBZ5
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"Is that a problem?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUq8KqDjbi
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"It is. We're already late for work."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeE2Yo7R5zJ
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKor38tg4CX
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTNE2qdrGaI
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbF7bMs0koG
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpUY9xrtJCN
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLigtahQmC6
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡboqzjbwnZJ
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzrdigTUL9
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwNavsDtsW
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMlcgXnSHmI
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBe5E3pnWUP
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHrR8tMcuU
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevFRQxQXII
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxL0QYl4mo0
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgH6lGbbQj2
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3jI3LqAl4
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhY9i92Efq
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6hahQrigh
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRTV7gXo50E
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡil8F2ypidm
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPXcXHEZJw
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcmeyGkZkoH
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrvUEC8pV4t
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"I'll miss you guys too."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0GJHtYatS
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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.'"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAlA2CBIou
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviHjf66GnC
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbKgsFNRWgT
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopsp4Dj3HR
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEYyBMXh5f
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLwRvEKoml
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ttGjiOqij
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxyS3UXWhtb
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIKrIZE2afa
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeMQgEl8BNk
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQBD8Q7eMZ
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4FEw61SBBp
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleAEP85G9o
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRGSG1VYBz0
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTtj3PRPeD
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJfYjgFnrm
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg1BLjsMdws
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡthVxAlQYQp
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUJKt8CtgW
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP8pu7jDZjJ
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm9XeQkpfJY
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8nQPAM0KRR
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqao76RPa7
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQu0yeQivS
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcETtS9INIW
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw7HAw8xA6x
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0RavGXDGV
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"I'm almost done with my latte."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWUPkBWaXw0
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyqBMZzgft
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"She's right," Bill said.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqHvY4ItBy
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyk5k1SRxqt
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbKoahaUdv
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"And what is that?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp3wrVHArZQ
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjypMLx3kFY
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1xoqlgCpxA
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5JYDHvPKib
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9uZjjoAPlD
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"Just giving you a hint."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKkA5LQEFf
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VBDwmt2kP
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7I1YG3LMn
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"Maybe."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOxEEhLTiOr
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYzbXhda9s
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"What?" Leo snapped.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrbCSmgAfGz
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbk9hzzfKd
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeExu1ca1vc
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡowny1F5ctO
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlFvMzHapa
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIo6s2zLdMw
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"Why would I even want to?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI5ygJLHuxq
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31nD4iDua4
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKqm6kQKig
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAiiWJxtsoN
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgAql7nwDza
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"And what could that be?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKzYXU4QpUM
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnWRr8QuL3T
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Ruh1UlLh6
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLw9RBlgQF
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZrZ6POBZ8t
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tqvdXvTNp
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jUhWjlYEj
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz5vj3W66uZ
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTaIrkJrv3n
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXyaSiUtGou
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wd6Nz8yi0
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpind1V1tHK
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Dmv008cRN
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaKezbDswA
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWPC0Zwz2j9
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUAi2EJpx8Q
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqLtKjH8IO
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfcWBSK7PU
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3CVIziiMH
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLiSg8Pb4He
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPAJ1ZfbWeB
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5umMQxjqk
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsW7wIRV7K
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"Here we are," Bill announced.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctaVmJYnid
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyuq6xUgCae
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUJP4dh57XM
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8QI9ilp8NH
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XOKI8bRkO
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKBtpAYr22
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0W0e9cx2jI
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ20z40QUdZk
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrhwRbQFmGA
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡogjgTMcvA1
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ei0EojLi2
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwe1d0UbB6
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7yzg1Z7cOS
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD809Sd5teL
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuYP3K9N43B
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZJ4Wbx0cd
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXd695mBfx1
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZT0sGIvUG
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rBwReOcMN
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhJPfjYI0u3
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUaimeAAFyO
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKuhhkEj6s
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEj9jxy7v5f
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNcvuiLHWrv
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0TJIKpWV4
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6KNeDpdYs
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5XCt2ACIDH
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMfAQKbpAIj
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡES7OXKJITL
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC13cne3pgz
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBwOwPI7VR
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUVS1XKBdt
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4HDmbBmyCo
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNmlFlKmNd
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvnmpE08l3
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSw5cXEG9lX
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZZ5RyiTy2
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyX6MPRSCKs
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡosd0q2G4qc
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"Yes, we will."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcPe2LIIEoz
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOZ4A5P0neS
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pGkIlk2TF
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa9ESpiVtPW
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKSbxTlwqd8
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgfw77y6QwN
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNrIgY9HLfG
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHNvn50t7n
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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."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ySiBYWvZe
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7FBLYuT7o
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhVbT7dlutp
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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?"396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rIY6Rf4Ih
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3EQu4IyaM
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCd6rO0m9U
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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.396Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEHcx1YlWlc
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