"Man, this is good coffee," said Eric after he took a sip. "I wish we knew about this place a long time ago."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPSxtnoXtQ
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"You should thank Angel," said Leo as he took his coffee cup from the counter after paying. "She suggested that we come to this place."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqYgeffrAi
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"Now that I think about it," Eric turned to look at Leo as they approached the door of the café, "didn’t her mum own a bakery before she died?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKeMyXKUKs
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It soon dawned on Leo like a revelation, and he turned to look at Eric. He remembered the look Angel gave him this morning when she directed Bill to this café. That must be it, he thought. "I should think so. But this can’t be it, can it?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtZNLEywfi
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"Maybe we should ask her. It might have been a bakery and also served as a café."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡizFTDEwH0S
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Eric has two coffee cups in his hands, so Leo had to open the door. When they walk out, they find Angel standing outside the car, leaning on the rear. They had left her in the car when they had gone inside and were surprised to see her standing there. She had her back to them looking across the road. Leo and Eric stood there in silence, looking at her. 305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCn9URWg7bo
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"What do you think she could be looking at?" Eric asked, breaking the silence.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKNobnQfPqb
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"I think we already know the answer to that," Leo answered.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwMHY7fSBM9
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They approached the car and Eric went on even closer towards Angel. "Hey," he said, coming into her view. "Your mind seems to have wandered off. Are you okay?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcKmnlBOP6
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Angel turned to look at Eric. "Yeah, sorry," she said. "I was just looking at the shop across the street."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxW0oWTDoy
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Eric looked over at Leo, who also looked back at him. They both shifted their eyes across the street and there stood a shop. Just by looking at its huge display window, they could tell it was once a bakery. But now, the lights inside were off, and the place looked deserted.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrPOedGkoJG
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"That was mum’s bakery," Angel said as she went back to look at it. "But along with the house, the bank also took it away."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeyZjwory0
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Eric gave Angel a sad smile. "Do you ever plan on getting it back?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlwFdYpgffK
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Angel scoffed. "To be honest, I was never really interested in baking like my mother was. Business was going well for a while until we started to go through some financial issues. I used to help out whenever I can before I found a job at the editing company to try to support us."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPYelGAzd0
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Angel now sniffed. Talking about it made her eyes start to water, but she fought back the tears as she passed her finger below her right eye. Leo couldn’t help but look. For some reason, he felt a weird feeling in his chest. What could it be, he wondered.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhzdW4qTGd
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"We can talk about that later if you want," said Eric. "It won’t look good if you cry here in the street."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZmoJxp4W9
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"Yes, you’re right," said Angel as she tried to pull herself together. She took a deep breath and put up a smile.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ36HQom8Go
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"Here, the coffee is amazing," Eric held up the cup for Angel.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8GRsUL6mYe
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"I know, it’s why I suggested we come here," Angel said with a laugh as she took it. "We used to serve coffee as well, but when this place opened, we tried it out. We couldn’t deny that they serve very good coffee. Better than ours, to be honest."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5365B34BW
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"Well, you were right to come here," said Leo. "Dad also complimented that their croissants are good too."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6Q85yNXbT
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Angel smiled at him. "They serve great pastries, no doubt."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3XM50j1Mp8
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"We better get a move on," said Eric. "Traffic is already starting to build."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCRzhI16ql
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"If you haven’t noticed, Eric, there’s already traffic," said Leo as he opened the driver’s side of the car and went in.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ukR5rDGrY
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Eric playfully rolled his eyes and Angel couldn’t help but chuckle. He opened the back door for her, and she went in. She is greeted by Leo’s angry stare. 305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPguc8cLOba
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"What?" she asked, trying her best not to burst into laughter.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlTN1bwW6Cz
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"You were laughing at me, weren’t you?" he asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCC1Q6Qfs6g
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"No," Angel puts her cup on her lips to conceal her smile. She knew Leo didn't buy it, so when Eric sits in the front passenger seat, Leo starts attacking him.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9t2DGy6lC
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"What did you say outside?" Leo asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUl7DLJsUjl
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"What did I do?" Eric asked, looking puzzled. "That look of yours almost scared me. I would've spilt my coffee."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiNS0Z5puW1
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"Whatever. You said or did something silly out there."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvtOhctKAz
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"And what makes you say that?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUp5QREAwcu
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"Because Angel looks like she's on the verge of laughter right now."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy5BCWl8g3Z
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"No, I don't," Angel tried her very best to sound serious, but she quickly thought she should try and keep her mouth shut.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIfkkx7guS8
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"You see?" Leo pointed at Angel.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01mFpjigZE
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"Start the car, will you?" Eric proposed. "We need to leave. And like you said, we're already in traffic."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnAF0G7urgu
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Leo didn't argue any further as he put his plastic coffee cup in the cup holder, inserted the key in the ignition and started the engine. Eric and Angel continued to look at him in silence, but Angel soon burst out laughing. She just couldn't hold it in any longer. Eric soon followed. Leo shook his head as he put the car in reverse.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSRxry39IYI
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"You two are hopeless," he muttered.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHJW1MpR9fh
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Eric and Angel continued to laugh. Leo did his best to ignore them as he reversed the car slowly into the road when there weren’t any cars coming. When he was finally on the road, he put the car in drive. He looked up at the rearview mirror to see if there were any cars still heading his way. Angel was in his sights. She is still laughing and Leo looked at her for a second, before refocusing his eyes back on the road. For some reason, he found himself smiling. After realizing it, he felt like slapping himself for doing so.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiL8FndRq7Z
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"Okay, this coffee is good," said Eric after taking a few sips. "We should be stopping by that café in the morning for breakfast."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMWABZFKUY
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"I don’t think so," said Angel. "We found Kim here this morning. So it’s pretty obvious that she also comes here."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsjO19P74tF
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"Aw," Eric cooed as he turned his head to look at Angel. "Are you looking out for Leo now?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK60MWZSMv9
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"What are you saying?" Leo asked, giving Eric a brief glance. He felt his cheeks slowly heat up.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWobdzEvUnS
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"Angel is so thoughtful, that she’s even looking out for you, you sour puss," said Eric, giving Leo a light punch on the shoulder. "You should feel thankful."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45PT9EAdQx
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"Maybe," Angel said as she looked out the window. "If you do come here, then either Eric or me should be getting the coffee. We already know how Leo easily gets irritated just by the sight of Kim."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGF5tSXT4DK
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"Yeah, I hear you. We don’t want to hear a case of someone burning someone’s face with hot coffee."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CLqnp8qzg
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"Seriously, I wouldn’t go to such an extent," Leo defended himself.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6KnhE4Eb5B
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"But Angel does have a point. Kim is still upset. And in this case, I was actually picturing Kim burning your face, not the other way around."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVlo1D9phE
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"Same here," said Angel.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlRA4j3960o
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Leo shook his head as Eric and Angel both chuckled.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvmo9b3EOgU
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"Okay, it’s settled," said Eric. "Leo, you’re off limits from entering that place. Unless you don’t have much of a choice."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEVEQj921Rf
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No one said anything afterwards as Eric switched on the car radio and there came pop music from one of the radio stations he tuned in. Leo found himself looking up at the rearview mirror and his eyes fell on Angel. He replayed the conversation about Kim and the café, and he couldn’t help but feel that Angel is indeed looking out for him. The thought of it made him feel some weird sort of comfort. The kind that could make anyone feel like they are being cared for. Does Angel really care about his whereabouts? He didn’t want to think much of it, but the thought stuck with him. He concluded that the only reason she brought that up is because he’s dating Carly and would do anything to make sure she’s safe.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfvFdba5Ug
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Maybe that’s it, he thought. There’s nothing to it.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgqLlWMZzaW
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He looked up at the rearview again and this time, he finds Angel shaking her head to the famous pop song that’s now playing. She had a smile on her face, showing she really enjoyed it. Leo looked over at Eric, who looked out at the side mirror. The passenger window is wide open where Eric had a clear view of Angel in the backseat. He looked at Angel with a smile on his face. Leo rolled his eyes, trying his best not to think of what he has just seen. However, he can’t help but conclude that Eric really looked like an idiot.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsUE4i3jAp3
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He looked up at the rearview mirror one more time, and he cleared his throat, looking back in front of him. He might not have realized it at the time, but the corner of his lips was raised up into a smile again.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQwWB3OOi8
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Carly looked around the dressing room. The walls looked like they were coloured pink when there were wall lights above the room, making it appear so. At the end of the room stood a white dressing mirror table. There were all kinds of makeup tools and products. So too were hair products. Next to it is a mobile clothes hanger and Carly could tell that all the colourful outfits are skimpy. She hoped she could’ve the liberty of choosing an outfit. It won’t be the first time she’ll have to dress in such clothes.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8G02DzQvz
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She approached the dressing room and sat on the white plump stool in front of it. She can’t start dressing up yet as she had to wait for further instructions from Red Lion.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpItZOeK0Wn
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As she looked at herself in the mirror, she couldn’t help but get lost in her thoughts. At this time, she would’ve been home, obviously having a bath and relaxing until supper is ready. Not only that, but she would’ve joined Angel in her room and asked how her first day went and if she and Leo had an argument. The thought of it made her chuckle. They probably didn’t have a go at each other since they were in a public place, she thought. But whatever frustrations they had had during work, they would probably take it all out at each other at home.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSpLa8xWBff
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The thought of missing out on all those moments and to whatever may be happening back at the McDonell mansion made Carly sigh. It might not be her home, but she felt comfortable there, despite Mrs. McDonell constantly watching over her and Angel.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3Uus6MwO3
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She felt her phone that she had in her hand beep. She has a message. It's from Leo telling her that he was told about her not coming home early. He also wanted to know how she's doing. She could call him, but it would be suspicious if he came to realize that she's in a quiet place and not where it's lively like a party.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0XnbahsjCX
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Carly texted him back, telling him that she's fine. She also added that she missed him and couldn't wait to ditch the party a little early to come back home. But she knew as much that it isn't going to happen.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFRzOrxI0gK
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After she sent the message, a knock came at the door, and she told whoever it is to come in. She hoped it was Red Lion. She couldn't wait to get her instructions as she wanted all of this to be over. But she knew this night was going to take a lot longer than expected.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLDHZ1OUIn
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To Carly’s disappointment, Alex appears from behind the door as he swings it open. She silently growled as she quickly turned her head to look back at the mirror.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgf2I0ZDC17
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"Here she is," she hears Alex say and that makes Carly turn again. Behind Alex is a middle-aged woman with wavy blonde hair that she let fall down her face. She wore a black blouse with matching black pants and boots. Carly couldn’t help but notice that she had a pink makeup box in her hand.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4A6MjawZTN
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"Carly, meet Jane," Alex introduced the two. "She'll be your makeup and hair stylist for the evening."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDz5dRRPwWL
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"Nice to meet you," said Jane as she made her approach towards Carly. "You naturally look very pretty."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBweGf4XaCO
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It's not a comment Carly hasn't heard before. She smiled at Jane and said, "thank you. The pleasure is mine."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76tYKEcvlu
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Carly couldn't help but notice the look Alex gave Jane after she complimented Carly. He didn't look surprised at all, but there was something in his expression that made Carly wonder what he had in mind.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeNTnznzgvP
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"Now that you've been acquainted," said Alex, "I'll leave you to it. Red Lion will pass by as soon as you're done and give you a set of instructions, Carly."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw5BXPZFAoc
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"He better give it to me in full detail and not leaving a stone unturned," Carly emphasized. "You all have a tendency of not telling me anything."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSL7Tx44oxL
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"You should be telling that to Red Lion, himself. I'm just following orders. And if you think any of us really get to know the full details of his plans, then you're wrong. Just like you, he only tells us what we have to do. So do yours, okay?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKq5CecQY09
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Carly folded her arms and pouted her lower lip. Alex thought she looked like a stubborn little girl who didn't like to take orders from anyone. He looked at her one more time and looked at Jane.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TnRx9W51f
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"Tell me if she gives you a hard time, will you?" Alex demanded.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTT9hcZbJSA
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"I don't think she will," said Jane as she smiled at him.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDumJLE19jE
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"In case she does, just do."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZLlTedLtx4
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Alex turned around to leave the room, closing the door behind him.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjjJQZc99QI
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"Well, that was quite a conversation," said Jane. "Have you two known each other for a long time?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFECgXuLkrj
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Carly scoffed as she turned to look back at the mirror, upset with Alex over their conversation. "No," she answered Jane.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0jwH2RwG7e
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"Mm, the two of you look that way. Anyway..." Jane came closer behind Carly and ran her hand threw Carly’s hair. "Let's get you looking pretty. Red Lion wants you looking like the most attractive woman in the room."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Lp4kMicbX
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"Pssh," Carly rolled her eyes. "Anyone can look like the most attractive person in the world with just a bit of makeup."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6jRrzRZBz
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"Oh, honey," Jane cupped both of Carly’s cheeks. "Red Lion knows I can make it happen. If I want to, I can even make you look far gorgeous that you can ever imagine."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhfUIBjirzG
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Carly looked up at Jane through the mirror and didn’t say anything. She decided to watch and see how things pan out.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpi7aFgLmV2
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Miranda laughed alongside Candy at a joke one of the girls had shared. Miranda held up her champagne glass and a blue-haired girl sitting across from her with the bottle of champagne poured the drink in her glass that it was full to the brim and over-flowed. Miranda giggled at the sight of champagne flowing down her hand. She took a swing of her champagne and gave a howl that the others did the same. Music played in the car and all the ladies were having a real good time as they danced. With the luxury they were having in the limo, Miranda knew she was about to have a good time at the actual party.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡezcEr0zw28
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Miranda looked out the window as Candy, who is usually the loud mouth, captured everyone in some funny story about a certain client. Miranda wasn’t really listening as she looked up at the dark night sky. It was then, that she realized that they were no longer in downtown New York. Strange, where could they be heading to, she wondered.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcR9BYRy0b
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"Hey, Miranda, are you listening?" Miranda felt Candy shake her shoulder, bringing her attention back inside the limo.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6hMphPWyt
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"Huh, what is it?" Miranda asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCH4Wtte27I
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"We were asking if you knew who this client is," said Candy. "The one hosting the party. I won’t lie, he’s really spoilt us with all this champagne."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHCC7kwgHgy
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"No, I don’t know who he is. Walters didn’t give me details."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx8H2T62N0J
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"Well, as long as we have all this champagne to fire us up, I know I’m going to be paid well," said the blue-haired lady called Bubbles. She had her hair long tied into pigtails.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZCfaSWLaz8
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"I just hope we don’t get to have weird customers over there," said Emma, a lovely brunette and the oldest among the five.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeiHfNzAFz4
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Candy laughed out loud. "You know that we will always have weird customers."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQV2PtcNBp0
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"I just hope they aren’t criminals or gangsters, is what I really mean."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqF7REjmoJ
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Everyone now grew quiet with only the loud music filling up the void of silence among them.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlWPPT9BhH
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"Wow, what a nice way to spoil the mood, Emma," said Candy as she frowned.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJuy4aeh6qP
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"What makes you think they are criminals?" Bubbles asked, taking a sip of her champagne afterwards.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUX6ejvsbZE
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"I’ve been in this business longer than you have," said Emma. "Trust me, it might all seem like fun and games until you see the owner of the party give a speech with a gun raised and shooting in the air like it’s nothing."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcDgo907ugm
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Miranda swallowed as she pictured it. Emma couldn’t be serious, could she, Miranda thought to herself.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FqNzjRMbj
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"Aw, you think too much," said Sandra who sat beside Emma as she brushed aside her long, blonde hair. The long fake lashes on her eyes, flickered up and down every time she blinked. She had glittering blue eyeliner, and with her lips painted in the same colour, she looked like a Bratz doll. "Didn’t you tell me that story? It happened a long time before you came to work for Walters, right?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr07aOl8KH1
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"Yeah, even if it did," said Emma, "we should all be careful."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVPCu9GPAZ
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"But Walters has never taken us to such dangerous places, has he?" Candy asked. "You’re just being paranoid, Emma. I bet wherever they’re taking us, it will be fine."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXYqy6VWove
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The limo soon stopped moving and Miranda looked out of the window to see where they were. They were close to the New York harbour. She raised an eyebrow. Strange place to throw a party, she thought.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6PvnMUAcq
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"Are we already here?" Candy asked as she leaned against Miranda to look out of the window.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGyl70vbh3
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"It doesn't look like it," Miranda answered.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6BCrFCNa1q
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The door to the limo soon opened, and they noticed the chauffeur bend his head over to look at the ladies inside.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIzx9fP7h8
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"Hey, are you all having fun?" The chauffeur asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEx1IzBAqm4
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"Of course," said Candy, being loud as usual. "With all this bubbly champagne, who wouldn't?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqlxqoH0oD5
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The chauffeur gave them a flashing smile. "That's good. The boss wants you all to have a good time, but there's a small favour that he wants from all of you."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRdEIMNDNPb
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All the ladies looked dead serious at the chauffeur. He might be smiling like a handsome school-boy, but his last statement made them realize that what he was about to tell them is pretty serious.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlcjJaIxnXA
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"And what is that?" Bubbles asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7m5bwGZKa
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"He would like that you put these on," the chauffeur held up in his hands black blindfolds.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdtz6O7EPN
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"Huh? This is silly," said Candy as she gave the chauffeur a disdainful look. "What do you take us for?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiUPopS4PLN
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"It's his request. I'm just following orders."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr0X6ybplnt
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"Then why does he want us to wear these blindfolds?" Emma asked as she folded her arms. "I'm not wearing it until I get a reasonable explanation."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0o55Q5ahbV
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"He's a very strict and private man," the chauffeur answered. "He doesn't want anyone knowing where he's holding his party."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcta1RZkek5
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"But it's not like we'll come by once the party is over," said Sandra. "We know the kind of job we do and trust me, I don't think any of us would fall for our clients, right, girls?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsxYlAVEkc
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The rest responded, but Miranda’s wasn’t that convincing, and she knew that herself. Luckily, the others are all annoyed at the chauffeur to even notice it.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4gn58LZuuf
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"Then I’m afraid I better turn back," said the chauffeur as he straightened himself. "If you walk into those premises without them, he’ll have me fired on the spot. He’s a difficult man to please."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgQjKXL6Dz
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Just as he was about to swing the door closed, Sandra who was close stopped him.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsYZLk7lcrq
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"Wait, give them to us," said Sandra as she held up her hand to get the blindfolds.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiY5PAiXkGQ
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"Are you sure you want to do this?" Emma asked as she raised an eyebrow at her.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9Ba6FJmit
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"Do you really want to miss out on this party just because we couldn’t abide to this little rule? Well, I’m not. I want to have a good night and get paid. If you don’t like it, then you can walk on home."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2u32oCsoZb
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"As much as I don’t like this, I agree with Emma," said Miranda. "And remember that Collins gave us an instruction not to ask too many questions. Besides, it’s not the first time we’ve gone to a place where we never knew where we were. There’s that time for the van, remember? We couldn’t see where we were going, and it was really uncomfortable."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoYksqPEQcm
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"Screw it, we’ve been through worse," said Candy. "Give us the blindfolds."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbvd0VnX3I
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"I’m afraid I’ll have to put them on you, so if you don’t mind, kindly step out of the vehicle," said the chauffeur.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkc9a0m1BN
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Sandra sighed in frustration as she quickly got out of the limo first and the rest followed. The chauffeur blinded Miranda first, and she couldn’t help but feel a little frightened with what’s going on. The thought of the party being hosted by some criminal gangster came to her. Could Emma be right about this? But Miranda has been in these situations before. What made this one feel so different?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAIOTGt8XSs
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Afterwards, Miranda felt Candy who has been standing next to her help her back into the limo. She sat there, knowing fully well that she’s right next to the window. She felt Candy come and sit next to her. It wasn’t hard to tell who came in after the other, and as soon as Sandra was settled in, the chauffeur said:305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXYS2n1kqs
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"No one takes their blindfold off until we get there. We won’t be long, so hang on tight."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy1gAGJJC8l
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He closed the door and walked back to the driver’s seat. The women remained silent for a while until they felt and heard the car move.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWiTVzTotzf
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"Goodness, this has ruined my mood completely," said Bubbles.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1qub8dD5G
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"I don’t think it’s that bad," said Candy. "That’s only if I could find the champagne bottle. I remember putting it around here." Miranda felt Candy grope around looking for it.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnXUhJnkxTg
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"We might be dealing with a criminal after all," said Emma.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdg5F1g36xi
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"Oh, don’t start with that," said Sandra. "The guy would’ve pointed a gun at us if we refused to abide."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp4vrShVhCa
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"Well, he should have. I really have a bad feeling about this."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0hV4XdkN2
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"We can tell the chauffeur to stop the car. Is that what you want?" Candy asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBp88ZKnyzA
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Emma only scoffed and Miranda could imagine her folding her arms. When she didn’t say anything, Candy laughed.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcwMXDEkzpr
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"At the end of the day, you know you need the dough more than anything," Candy continued to laugh, this time a little louder.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwHo0vJ7W72
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"Shut up, Candy," Emma snapped. "You aren’t doing anyone any favours by laughing so loud."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YIiGeXWjo
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"Yeah, she’s right," said Miranda, nudging Candy with her shoulder. "If the windows were open people within a five-mile radius would hear you."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxkelZDcg0f
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"Please, you’re exaggerating, and you know it," Candy sounded irritated. Bubbles chuckled.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7rpcuTvRlu
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"Let's hope this party is worth going there blindfolded," said Sandra.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnoG6v8QRw
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"Oh, trust me, something tells me it will," said Candy. "Isn’t that right, Miranda?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeMs60ML2K
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"Totally," said Miranda with anticipation this time. She came to the fact that she had mixed feelings about this, even though she was scared. But she knew that whatever came her way, she’ll have to figure out how to deal with it.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvn8MzEoazq
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"How is everything going on your end, Alex?" Mr. Walters asked as he came up behind him in the empty hall.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Kpl0GlWAi
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"So far so good," Alex replied as he turned to look at his employer.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4PjT6Z84M0
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"If it’s not too much trouble, I would like that you take care of the group of ladies who will be coming from the club. They will be arriving anytime soon."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKTMgSGlS2
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"Let me guess, they will be blindfolded as usual?" Alex had his eyebrow raised.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ17yUIzwfij
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"Red Lion likes to be cautious." Mr. Walters shook his head. "Even our most important guests will be coming in blindfolded. If you ask me, it’s silly."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tX5AL4amN
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"I heard him explain he’s trying to make it more like an element of surprise."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhVMDLycXV
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"Well, no one needs to be brought in here like it's their surprise party."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBgdsJL4LTm
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Alex scoffed. "Can you blame the man? He’s trying to make this party more intriguing."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqY2uYbRnSe
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"For those who don’t know who he is, he’s making himself look more like a gangster or who doesn’t want anyone knowing where he holds his parties."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1UGzEQBQI
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"Well, on his part, it’s all for his protection."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdn34giWZs
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"But not for those who truly know who he is. It’s quite absurd. Anyway, just get ready to receive the girls. They will be here soon."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXDmemMKTWu
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"Yeah, sure."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmHO2TOIgq
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Before Alex could turn around, Walters said, "Alex, you and Red Lion have been talking a lot lately." Walters shortened the distance between them.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZXIw5c8ll
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"Well," Alex shrugged his shoulders, "it’s because of this party, right? We’ve been meeting a lot because of it. Why? Is there a problem?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvILGddcHKr
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"Oh, nothing. If you ask me, he seems to have confided a lot in you these last few days."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡscREGGAn5H
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Alex raised an eyebrow at him. "If I’m not mistaken, Mr. Walters, you’re the one who brought me here, and told me to help in any way I can."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22LZvBPcZF
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Walters sucked his teeth. "I know. However, after this job, I’m afraid he will realize how efficient you are. More efficient than his closet goons, Carlos and Hugo."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8zugQ6nr2
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"It’s just this party thing and that’s it. Remember, I only follow your orders. If you don’t want me working with him on any other project, then I won’t."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNL7qgSOzt
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Walters titled his head. "Good. However, he might call for you once in a while, and it will be tough since he can be persistent."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡazYBiqNZlE
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Alex continued to look at Walters, and he couldn’t help but feel his employer was trying to get to something. He just hoped that it wasn’t what he thought it was.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvISMI55XEK
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"I’ll be heading downstairs to check on the women," said Alex, marking the conversation over.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu8wtmIxGU6
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"Sure, you do that. We’ll talk later." Mr. Walters turned around and went back the way he came.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZtU9Js2ooA
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Alex looked at him before he also turned around. And he couldn’t help but feel Mr. Walters might be up to something.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSU8gp6ptkO
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"Ah, there you are," said Jane as she smiled brightly at Carly. She gently cupped Carly’s cheeks so as not to ruin her makeup. "Do you want to see yourself? You look like a Barbie doll."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02kSVMXUz5
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"Let me see," said Carly, wanting Jane to move aside.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm64e5wkHWd
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Jane did just that, turning the chair Carly sat on so that she could face the mirror. When Carly saw herself, she couldn’t help but feel she was staring at a whole different person. It was her, but with the peach and glittery eyeshadow and eyelashes, she looked different. If anyone who knew her were to see her right now, they wouldn’t even think that it’s her; that’s if they look really hard enough.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTPHFvT24L0
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Carly pulled the chair to get a little closer to the mirror to look at herself. She can’t believe it. Jane is a very good makeup artist. She could barely believe that it’s herself staring back through the mirror.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNdCqPfmIKq
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"I know, I’m fantastic, aren’t I?" Jane asked, sounding flustered. "It’s the reason why Red Lion hired me."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygd2Hbu6mX
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"I won’t deny it," said Carly as she tilted her head to look on the right side of her face. "You’re superb, Jane, really."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyWPVRqh7LB
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"Aw, thank you, dear. Red lion will be more stunned to see you."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxL8HER6atQ
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Carly rolled her eyes while looking in a mirror, and it made Jane giggle at how pretty Carly looked when she did that.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlNtBaxXUF2
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"I wonder why he wants me looking like a Barbie doll," said Carly. "With this makeup, I look like an entirely different person."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLd5Z31ffTT
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"He wants you looking like the prettiest woman in the party and also for anyone not to recognize you as you."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmHwKUC9pAJ
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Carly turned in her seat to look at Jane. "He doesn’t want anyone recognizing me? Could there be people he’s inviting to the party that might?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHRxoQRmXcT
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"Maybe. I’m just doing what he ordered me to."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaEcQlc0WOB
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"Seems strange for him to want to hide my identity." Carly looked back at the mirror. "I almost feel like a performer in a mask."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Z8QaDqX68
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"A perfectly designed mask if you ask me."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8QO9MMqz8
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A knock came at the door and Jane quickly turned around to open it. Red lion soon walked in, and when he saw Carly’s reflection in the mirror, he stopped to take in her alluring presence.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstOcLYRyOH
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"Oh, my, Jane," said Red Lion as he approached Carly from behind. "You really went all out, didn’t you?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTN5J6xIFR6
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"This isn’t my finest of works, but I’m glad that I’ve managed to impress you, Red Lion," said Jane as she gave him a huge grin.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVd9OwSoZm
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"You really do look beautiful, Carly," Red Lion with a genuine smile. "All the men will drop dead when they see you."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYVCIm5oMoD
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"Thanks," said Carly, not sounding grateful over the compliment.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2lhuUFRpv9
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"I had Jane pick out a dress for you as well," said Red Lion. "Within an hour the party will begin. The guests have already started to arrive."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHqC90e0M7F
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"I thought I was going to pick out clothes from there," Carly pointed at the clothes hanger by the corner of the room.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡozSJVMhUS6
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"You, Carly, need to look more refined like your makeup. Jane, bring in the dress for her."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9uFJvYZCEt
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"Oh, yes, the hanger is just right in the hall," said Jane. She walked out through the open door.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMpNkcLjCE
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Red lion continued to look at Carly through the mirror and Carly in return, looked away, feeling uncomfortable.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGh8qsfjS87
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"I’m only here to give you your set of instructions for tonight."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNX0SDiEDh8
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"Well, it’s about time," said Carly as she took an eyebrow pencil on the dressing mirror table.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡne5IepAPJf
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Red Lion could already tell that Carly isn’t in a good mood. He came to stand next to her, making Carly feel even more uncomfortable.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFUBpnJphi5
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"You sound a little cranky," said Red Lion as he looked down at her. "Alex did warn me to be careful with you tonight. And that’s not the right mood for this party."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWqDsgeQb4h
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"I’m sorry if my mood doesn’t suit yours, but if you did talk to Alex, then you’ll know that I’m not happy with the way you go about your plans and don’t tell me until the last minute."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tYggQ6AuF
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"Yes, I was told, and I apologize." Jane soon entered the room with a black garment bag. "It’s a big party after all, and I’ve been busy."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BA4k6mnFy
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Carly gave Red Lion a look. He knew she didn’t believe him.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWuTP3Jp66w
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"What are my instructions?" Carly asked.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHGMbL6Fli
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"Ah, hold your horses," said Red Lion as he turned to look at Jane still holding the garment bag. "Let’s see the dress Jane picked out for you, alright?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpp7q3mS0oy
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"I thought you would never address it," said Jane as she grinned. Carly turned a 180 in her chair to look at Jane who had already started to unzip the bag as she held it up the hanger. Carly raised her eyebrows when she saw the dress.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxwL53svuu
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"Beautiful, Jane," said Red Lion, sounding so exhilarated. "With the way she’s looking and this outfit, no doubt she will stand out."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9dyvXYU2O
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"That’s the whole point. I knew you would like it. And I made sure to bring in matching shoes too. Don’t you like it, Carly?" Jane now looked at Carly.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4dgkwhaODW
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"It’s gorgeous, Jane," said Carly, putting up a small smile. "You really know how to pick a dress."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWuj3wRTPaQ
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"I know, don’t I? If you’d like, I can be your personal clothes designer."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEYw8vjH1ct
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"Thanks, but there are a lot more rich people out there who would love to have you."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9X2TAYBFz
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"Now, back to the topic at hand," said Red Lion as he turned to look at Carly. Jane went to hang the dress on the hanger in the room. "Your instructions."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5wa03NDcel
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Carly slowly turned to look at Red Lion. "I hope it won’t be complicated."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtHhXEBpCkx
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Red Lion scoffed. "I should’ve warned you before that working with me is complicated."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5fci6EJ8rv
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Jane giggled. "It’s true. He’s not like any straight forward man."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMeCfEuYwSP
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"I was also born complicated," Carly looked at Jane through the corner of her eye. She looked squarely at Red Lion, and this time, she had a deadly stare. "What are my instructions?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPxWfDudGKa
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Red Lion smiled after seeing the look in her eyes, and he knew from then on that she was going to take her role seriously.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUjUp7Y83y
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"We’re finally here, sir," came a voice of a man with a strong British accent. "Have you enjoyed your ride so far?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfCrtNQ2uRb
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"Pssh, enjoyed it? I rather hated it. Can you remove this blindfold now? Before it gets me on my nerves."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPt1t9VoIX
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The man soon got what he wanted as he felt the chauffeur come up behind him and remove the blindfold covering his eyes. He had to blink a few times for his eyes to adjust to the lights. There stood floodlights that shone brightly on him. He shielded his eyes with his hand.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ20BzzJaYv8
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"What the heck is this?" he asked. "Am I on some show or something?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMr2uPYS5R
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"You always complain about everything, don’t you, Andre?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsBMcGmH5k4
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Andre turned to where the voice came from and approaching him was Red Lion in a stunning black cocktail suit. Andre raised his sharp eyebrows at Red Lion, but a smile soon came across his face as he went over to greet his comrade.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡklEKsfaXzW
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"I’m glad you could make it, brother," said Red Lion as they gave each other a brotherly hug.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3K6GCRbnG5
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"Well, I couldn’t ignore your invitation," said Andre after they broke away from each other. "You do throw the best parties."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUsR2LrgoC
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"Coming from you, I feel glad," said Red Lion as he patted Andre on his shoulder. He looked down at his smart red jacket and black pants. "You look good today."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKw7Giq8e5K
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"Well, look at you," said Andre, staring down at Red Lion in the same way. "I knew you would look great, so I told myself I had to do the same."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi428Nutoom
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Red Lion laughed as he looked at the vehicle Andre came in. The British chauffeur brought out two beautiful Mexican ladies out of the car also in blindfolds. Two other black cars were lined up behind the first car and Andre's security detail also came out, removing their blindfolds.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ09QCZpUeIy
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"I see you brought some ladies with you," said Red Lion as he looked at Andre.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡck2L0eXKWk
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"Well, yes," said Andre as he turned to look at them. "Just showing them a wonderful night." He now looked at Red Lion. "That is if there are even prettier girls at the party."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAcpFXJWwM
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"Oh, there are," said Red Lion. "Come. Sorry for all the floodlights, since it gets dark out here. But then, I want my guests to feel like superstars."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69iuSaDjmm
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"What are you getting at, Red Lion?"305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB4hMoQ7lXY
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"You feeling like a celebrity is what I mean. Follow me, please."305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3weXSK9b96
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Red Lion led the way in the direction in which he came and Andre now noticed what he meant. They were now walking on a straight red carpet with the floodlights on either side. The ladies he came with, quickly came to join him in their short glittering black dresses. Andre hadn’t noticed this before, but besides him and the security detail that came behind him, Red Lion’s men were all around. Other guests had also arrived and were also walking down the dock covered by a red carpet ahead of him which led to a huge cruise ship.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz522aQBnBS
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It looks like the party will be great, Andre thought to himself.
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