"Man, this is good coffee," said Eric after he took a sip. "I wish we knew about this place a long time ago."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡounGHdH7uC
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSkkm57hFEG
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm3mDvIUBBw
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5DgVclc35
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"Maybe we should ask her. It might have been a bakery and also served as a café."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXP24loGLMr
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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. 509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQWXkfx3VA0
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"What do you think she could be looking at?" Eric asked, breaking the silence.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8yHalmVptd
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"I think we already know the answer to that," Leo answered.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVNZi31Tmx
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BTvqKucqZ
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Angel turned to look at Eric. "Yeah, sorry," she said. "I was just looking at the shop across the street."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxfkgnSyQtQ
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDUCQbWmg7B
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡltpMyloM8X
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Eric gave Angel a sad smile. "Do you ever plan on getting it back?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzBtURcfpHv
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmTs7HWiOPz
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2pcfnQ31cm
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3y1zlf540
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iV7x5W4sr
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"Here, the coffee is amazing," Eric held up the cup for Angel.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnhEBdOYEyl
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyZMJWTSVOb
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"Well, you were right to come here," said Leo. "Dad also complimented that their croissants are good too."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9tFBPd1zK
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Angel smiled at him. "They serve great pastries, no doubt."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5x6ntY9yV6
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"We better get a move on," said Eric. "Traffic is already starting to build."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPCbibXKf4
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2LGfr2RZWl
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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. 509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzddraj7Rp8
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"What?" she asked, trying her best not to burst into laughter.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2uKWVk1ua7
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"You were laughing at me, weren’t you?" he asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdATsfzbm1C
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpvOnfpBiHn
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"What did you say outside?" Leo asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVRq7q82Oe
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡprTFwf0q7d
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"Whatever. You said or did something silly out there."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfraTfGWjEP
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"And what makes you say that?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZmSeFPP1sh
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"Because Angel looks like she's on the verge of laughter right now."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQyzqcOvvEt
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJzICt8m4qW
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"You see?" Leo pointed at Angel.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8obrGy4JtP
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"Start the car, will you?" Eric proposed. "We need to leave. And like you said, we're already in traffic."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9mfPT7rHEw
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5HTP5gttcp
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"You two are hopeless," he muttered.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxPW9BlKIFI
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqtpKTwAUph
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqUQbD16txC
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMqewABPgj
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"Aw," Eric cooed as he turned his head to look at Angel. "Are you looking out for Leo now?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAy3cqVIdaZ
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"What are you saying?" Leo asked, giving Eric a brief glance. He felt his cheeks slowly heat up.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPOxPOuoWK9
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVYljZAiD1s
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ49kYMMJIh5
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLjuewEcPy
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"Seriously, I wouldn’t go to such an extent," Leo defended himself.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKYhUQit5Kt
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfhkqXNHKqf
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"Same here," said Angel.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDtrUkMYQJ
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Leo shook his head as Eric and Angel both chuckled.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NmUGz2OoH
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XCbKErPWz
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkBNNKL5Ew
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Maybe that’s it, he thought. There’s nothing to it.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4dOdgnAgbg
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXgS4FbZ5B
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4G1Hf4m8T3
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkFohBl5AsB
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2xtKnPSFf5
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BaRT1ozRc
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmGZCbpsqg
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy3CDGzgQVf
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtwlYiJ4neG
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGw0N7ETqls
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdifW1I9lwh
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorlCs0CDlP
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"Carly, meet Jane," Alex introduced the two. "She'll be your makeup and hair stylist for the evening."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFa53PudrcG
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"Nice to meet you," said Jane as she made her approach towards Carly. "You naturally look very pretty."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡukVwXSZ6v0
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8F4mqcdvTW
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkCYWFv5WVt
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhboUyhSnzJ
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSdxp7VycF
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr95KcOT1me
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTiI0NwMRA
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"Tell me if she gives you a hard time, will you?" Alex demanded.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmVALIGtf5r
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"I don't think she will," said Jane as she smiled at him.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH2E2r3HErk
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"In case she does, just do."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xM2Q3Obdm
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Alex turned around to leave the room, closing the door behind him.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZwa80WxBc6
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"Well, that was quite a conversation," said Jane. "Have you two known each other for a long time?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUGANZrrrY
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIs2bNNUrub
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0ar96zZMg
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBenfIEC2YF
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYpDKT3oYU
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2xgyqj99j
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWwh4tCRI7
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNnsHFpgpCA
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"Hey, Miranda, are you listening?" Miranda felt Candy shake her shoulder, bringing her attention back inside the limo.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZl8dNPbczU
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"Huh, what is it?" Miranda asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM96ZXZk2Xs
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ87tqgWe72
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"No, I don’t know who he is. Walters didn’t give me details."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovsQ2uzm1W
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQlG7jEcDP
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kYl38GfG4
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Candy laughed out loud. "You know that we will always have weird customers."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAUhG3jYljX
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"I just hope they aren’t criminals or gangsters, is what I really mean."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZ8CfYqQPl
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Everyone now grew quiet with only the loud music filling up the void of silence among them.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnAD37wSNkp
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"Wow, what a nice way to spoil the mood, Emma," said Candy as she frowned.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSSZ7zJJ154
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"What makes you think they are criminals?" Bubbles asked, taking a sip of her champagne afterwards.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb7omqZ2OEz
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH3SlFVSDee
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Miranda swallowed as she pictured it. Emma couldn’t be serious, could she, Miranda thought to herself.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgKbIpEdOX
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMR7kEWOYB
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"Yeah, even if it did," said Emma, "we should all be careful."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDhvZFbDmfJ
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuyO41fvVnC
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh02brKSeWu
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"Are we already here?" Candy asked as she leaned against Miranda to look out of the window.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xl5JvfzOE
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"It doesn't look like it," Miranda answered.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZr9ZGyD6UL
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLuOHs9fCr
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"Hey, are you all having fun?" The chauffeur asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkad3sYHJY
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"Of course," said Candy, being loud as usual. "With all this bubbly champagne, who wouldn't?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTj7LPDekIp
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSELm8VUCv
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTYhdoOKla0
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"And what is that?" Bubbles asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHf500L3ej
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"He would like that you put these on," the chauffeur held up in his hands black blindfolds.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLhmwq38gnL
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"Huh? This is silly," said Candy as she gave the chauffeur a disdainful look. "What do you take us for?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6ERApEUS5a
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"It's his request. I'm just following orders."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCY1bqWAlT
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkhHqd3OWl
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSa3cDNi9Hq
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHd4KRCUGGY
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF1O9D27ECx
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ44cfqFDhYt
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Just as he was about to swing the door closed, Sandra who was close stopped him.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCfTx882Ok
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"Wait, give them to us," said Sandra as she held up her hand to get the blindfolds.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6mioc0ayof
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"Are you sure you want to do this?" Emma asked as she raised an eyebrow at her.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJL7q2Rz0vu
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFlF9VNJCK
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM4mlxpI5Qz
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"Screw it, we’ve been through worse," said Candy. "Give us the blindfolds."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf8quRuaGmZ
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB3YLSJpPvg
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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?509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ92vayGHoHp
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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:509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw3SlBuDJ0z
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"No one takes their blindfold off until we get there. We won’t be long, so hang on tight."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9r0IWJFZYZ
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡooJhGF3WIs
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"Goodness, this has ruined my mood completely," said Bubbles.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLub8f7ugw
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRww1FFwmud
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"We might be dealing with a criminal after all," said Emma.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI3bbiv6lDn
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8QuFbDtiKU
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"Well, he should have. I really have a bad feeling about this."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA9e8Nh968b
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"We can tell the chauffeur to stop the car. Is that what you want?" Candy asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXWf0LfmTJ8
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Emma only scoffed and Miranda could imagine her folding her arms. When she didn’t say anything, Candy laughed.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwTvMlZAzo
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN2mt5LmguC
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"Shut up, Candy," Emma snapped. "You aren’t doing anyone any favours by laughing so loud."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nw5llB5dm
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngdMaTLzGF
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"Please, you’re exaggerating, and you know it," Candy sounded irritated. Bubbles chuckled.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ83hC6z6Fnj
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"Let's hope this party is worth going there blindfolded," said Sandra.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJnnmKzAuvH
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"Oh, trust me, something tells me it will," said Candy. "Isn’t that right, Miranda?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzoT4kYKBt
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0Q52WzAaF
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYDKkAi3fv
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"So far so good," Alex replied as he turned to look at his employer.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpMtyKmVlMC
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIq2Hn3tVi
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"Let me guess, they will be blindfolded as usual?" Alex had his eyebrow raised.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQl9SWrznQi
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFGr83l9kUG
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"I heard him explain he’s trying to make it more like an element of surprise."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzYYubIc0G
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"Well, no one needs to be brought in here like it's their surprise party."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoiGTL6rQvJ
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Alex scoffed. "Can you blame the man? He’s trying to make this party more intriguing."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaz7iKWOGi9
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKqEjdaDTy
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"Well, on his part, it’s all for his protection."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXaV7SyfsnN
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Be9YPUsei
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"Yeah, sure."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaY5uRmQwi
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ08a4XPOiLd
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXL71nX6ZF
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"Oh, nothing. If you ask me, he seems to have confided a lot in you these last few days."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFj88AgudK
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dErOUvEdz
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmqJc3zXqfb
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbmqmYBGGu
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLHLPIyE1v
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡka3rz5DPmf
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"I’ll be heading downstairs to check on the women," said Alex, marking the conversation over.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe0Z8fZUKUX
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"Sure, you do that. We’ll talk later." Mr. Walters turned around and went back the way he came.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVl4LkDmDR
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2r9V3zSHr
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtgRfzGKnoc
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"Let me see," said Carly, wanting Jane to move aside.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHiGZ3xOjy
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEniIKax1I
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeeROKA8lIk
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VnhsXWus0
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIkcPWTFLJh
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"Aw, thank you, dear. Red lion will be more stunned to see you."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf2ic9mpliK
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKj8Np0yY20
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQQGweYJOFp
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wSls9InpO
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvBk7ByOSWb
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"Maybe. I’m just doing what he ordered me to."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcYwbk0xIHv
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeyJ4TgTmW8
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"A perfectly designed mask if you ask me."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQ97w7zKmx
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG9kuyguDhb
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"Oh, my, Jane," said Red Lion as he approached Carly from behind. "You really went all out, didn’t you?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSiygmEiP1
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzbmU6df6G
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMTWhYoAKQy
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"Thanks," said Carly, not sounding grateful over the compliment.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjwrnO6hg83
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuuEaurdgX8
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0IxnR0EBai
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"You, Carly, need to look more refined like your makeup. Jane, bring in the dress for her."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSAnBN2VPM
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"Oh, yes, the hanger is just right in the hall," said Jane. She walked out through the open door.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX029Ekyv4q
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Red lion continued to look at Carly through the mirror and Carly in return, looked away, feeling uncomfortable.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHjYaSiBlkb
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"I’m only here to give you your set of instructions for tonight."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsgtj3Mbu90
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"Well, it’s about time," said Carly as she took an eyebrow pencil on the dressing mirror table.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhMoxKbiX3B
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nerBUufqm
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcDa08uj6v
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchYNjfz2at
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwlbzQSBI7c
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Carly gave Red Lion a look. He knew she didn’t believe him.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KwoDdxC1h
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"What are my instructions?" Carly asked.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4j5MHXaUWk
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPecCUmausj
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDpkOPUGJq
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7LS7afYXcR
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KoGG583kC
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"It’s gorgeous, Jane," said Carly, putting up a small smile. "You really know how to pick a dress."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRtATwis5l
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"I know, don’t I? If you’d like, I can be your personal clothes designer."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdqW7OIuqb7
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"Thanks, but there are a lot more rich people out there who would love to have you."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2FOmoB4yvc
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZXd1uNkIvo
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Carly slowly turned to look at Red Lion. "I hope it won’t be complicated."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AyyGV3GrV
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Red Lion scoffed. "I should’ve warned you before that working with me is complicated."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVUvc3stAbv
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Jane giggled. "It’s true. He’s not like any straight forward man."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkQcvPUMv5
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM8esLLouAM
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJVBzOv6qVE
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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?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRNvxCTZvzb
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"Pssh, enjoyed it? I rather hated it. Can you remove this blindfold now? Before it gets me on my nerves."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJGCxmzuhH
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmDwOimdUgG
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"What the heck is this?" he asked. "Am I on some show or something?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQAuDzcAh4
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"You always complain about everything, don’t you, Andre?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7JEScl4Ko1
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkzIyGPFxHz
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"I’m glad you could make it, brother," said Red Lion as they gave each other a brotherly hug.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSPKhUjAFo2
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzbN4yaQ7e
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfOyuVGi5b
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡinVGqzVonS
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡztbZTOTpW1
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"I see you brought some ladies with you," said Red Lion as he looked at Andre.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstV7ukjo1I
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVnEn1KRTwb
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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."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjYsttHfnQS
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"What are you getting at, Red Lion?"509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQkgFAQFjZ
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"You feeling like a celebrity is what I mean. Follow me, please."509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgzyLCxS69
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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.509Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOOZj6MD9K
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It looks like the party will be great, Andre thought to himself.
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