The rays of the sun crept its way through the large glass doors of the ship, lighting up the room. There was confetti and paper cups all around, not to mention empty beer and wine bottles that littered the floor. An unlikely object sat in the middle of the messy dance floor: a wooden chair. Someone sat on it as he bathed in the sun's rays. He leaned back lazily as he took in the view of the sun rising to the east above the waters of the New York harbour. He had been busy the whole night and felt like he needed sleep. But the exciting feeling of everything going according to plan rushed through his bloodstream like adrenaline, keeping him awake.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZMR5D0KLvS
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He had his phone in hand, which lay flat on his outstretched left leg. He lifted the phone, but had still not received any reply from the person he had just texted. No bother; she must be tired like I am, Red Lion thought to himself.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡioQUi30fXb
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As he continued to look on at the glittering blue waters, he heard a set of footsteps coming behind him, and he could tell who was approaching.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTkhlf5dkxO
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Carlos began to sing in Spanish, a common Mexican song, snapping his fingers. Red Lion recognized the song. He would’ve told Carlos any other day to shut his mouth, but there’s something about it that soothed him a little. Carlos might not have a good singing voice, but his voice was like honey to Red Lion’s ears.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3N1V7hqJhP
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When Carlos and Hugo came close, Carlos took hold of Red Lion’s shoulders and shook him in an excited way, forcing Red Lion to dance side to side on his chair. The gesture made Red Lion smile. Soon enough, he tapped Carlos’ hand on his shoulder informing him to stop. Carlos did as instructed and approached the glass doors leading to the deck, still singing. Hugo remained by Red Lion’s side, shaking his head at his jolly comrade.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV90YlzkJEu
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"You threw quite a party last night," said Hugo, who’s deep voice was a bit groggy after drinking too much. It’s still a wonder to many, especially Red Lion, how he didn’t get so drunk and have a hangover the next day.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDKT4r5e2cC
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"Yes, I did," said Red Lion, feeling rather proud of himself. "Slowly but surely, I’ll get what I want."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiZbwTtGVnP
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"No doubt about it. But you've got to be careful, though. If Andre catches a whiff of what’s going on, it will be dreadful."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5Bq5myxnD
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"I’ve calculated the risks. And trust me, I plan not to fail."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAnBXiLyf0
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"What of Walters? What are you going to do with him?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTe7MuBEz7T
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"I’ll forgive him for his little stunt last night. But when coming to other things, I’m starting to wonder whether to involve him or not."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlSic9dEJa8
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Hugo raised an eyebrow as he looked down at Red Lion. "You do know he’s already fishy about you since you didn’t tell him the full details of your plan."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqrsoGthgmD
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"Yeah, I know. But I did tell Alex, though."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhFKv9pbKEc
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With the continuous singing of Carlos on the deck, Hugo paid him less attention as his facial expression turned into a grave one.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZiYp21DThE
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"You told him? Why?" Hugo asked.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSD7QNt8P1
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"Alex is useful," Red Lion answered as he looked up at Hugo with a smile. "And I happen to like him. He is a real hard worker, as he has proved in the last couple of days."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡic8NJLFoO4
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"Don’t tell me you plan to involve him all the way? Walters isn’t going to like it. You know how he opposed you bringing Carly on board."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEMit6GYL1f
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"I know. But look at what the two have done so far. With those two following along with my plans, I don’t see it going wrong."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUgicZfx3m
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"Really? Aren’t you forgetting that there are always minor setbacks?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW2goZVF3hq
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"For example, Walters, yes. But I know how to handle him. Don’t worry," Red Lion noticed the look Hugo gave him. "He’s as stubborn as an ox, and he doesn’t trust me in some areas."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWoUH267dma
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"If I were you, I would act fast on him."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmYcxdu1Wo
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Red Lion gave a nod. "True. But he’s very vital to me, especially with dealings at the club. He won’t be easy to get rid of just yet."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZH24eXR4d
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"I trust you to make the right decisions, then."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXcVMcuKXj
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Red Lion laughed, his laugh echoing alongside Carlos' singing. "Have I ever made the wrong one that would put us all at risk?" He stood up from his seat and patted his hand on Hugo’s shoulder. "With me, Hugo, our organization will be an unstoppable force. I can promise you that."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq3ZDu4Xkwi
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Red Lion turned to Carlos, singing with his arms wide on the deck. Red Lion joined in the singing and went over to his comrade on the deck. Hugo shook his head with a smile on his face and followed Red Lion. When Red Lion went onto the deck, Carlos turned to look at him and, with an outstretched arm, wrapped it around Red Lion's shoulders. The two continued to sing, while facing the sun, about the glorious days ahead.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuzj5Fo0IBD
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"Morning, how are you?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnIh5iotKOK
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It’s been almost an hour since Leo sent Carly that text message, which she still hasn’t responded to. He had been staring down at the message for almost two minutes until he told himself to put the phone down and get to work. He did so with almost great difficulty, telling himself that Carly was probably tired and still fast asleep.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3byI3YUel6
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When he put his phone aside, he went to look at his computer. There were a bunch of emails, some of them from his colleagues which contained reports on their latest construction projects in New York that he needed to go through. That almost made Leo’s brain want to burst into flames. He knew it was only early working hours, but he already felt like he had worked for too long. There was no need to put himself under unnecessary pressure, as he opened up to read one email that didn’t involve any of the construction reports. As soon as he settled his mind to read, his landline on his desk started to ring. He quickly grabbed the receiver, drawing it closer to his ear.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8wjmijeFNF
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"Yes?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Rjslm5HSj
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"Please come over to my office, Leo," said Mr. McDonell. And with that, the line cut.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUA1E4ZLtg
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Leo wondered what his summoning could be all about. He sounded a little serious. Could something have happened? The only way to find out is if he goes there.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiGNRAEZuO
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He left the office, telling his secretary where he would be in case anyone called. As he made his way to his father’s office, he couldn’t help but feel a little anxious. He had to tell himself not to think too much or else he might end up having a heart attack.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Jc0FK8eTz
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Just as he had clear view of the door leading to his father’s office, he found Eric making his way there. Leo raised an eyebrow. Eric has also been summoned?576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH96PEw0nj9
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As though sensing that Leo was behind him, Eric turned to look in Leo’s direction and smiled. Leo wished he could have Eric’s optimism at this point in time. Because he had none.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWEv83k0nZR
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"You’ve been summoned too?" Eric asked when Leo got close.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorrA9mm2Mu
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"Yeah," Leo answered. "And I have no idea why. Do you?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf7sbVtetOU
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The corner of Eric’s lips were lifted into a smile. "I might have a guess," he said.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCx1XfF0as5
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"Which is?" Leo folded his arms.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlG25ZqLBU
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"You’ll know soon enough. Let’s go in. We don’t want to keep him waiting."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡendMQGImkb
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Leo watched Eric as he led the way to the door, greeting Mr. McDonell’s secretary. Leo gave her a nod and she smiled at him kindly. Eric knocked on the door and Mr. McDonell from inside told them to come in.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKyGLoMSRX4
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The first thing Leo’s eyes fell upon when Eric opened the door, were the two chairs that faced his father’s desk which were occupied. Mrs. Lance sat on one chair while Angel sat on the other. Upon seeing Angel, he couldn’t help but worry why she was there.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡu4S36Texkn
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"Morning, Mrs. Lance," Eric greeted.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡglwrmocChz
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"Morning to you too," Mrs. Lance replied. "Hey, Leo. Are you good?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIuQNysz2AL
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"I’m good, thanks," Leo replied.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWEM3b6xxcW
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"So, let’s cut to the chase," said Mr. McDonell who sat behind his desk. Leo and Eric sat down on the comfortable black sofas behind the two ladies. "As you all know we have an important meeting with the Chinese. We know that Leo and Eric have been making preparations, but I would like Mrs. Lance and Angel to be on board."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5HcVvyobu
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Leo felt his throat run dry so suddenly. Angel will help with the preparations? His father really didn’t mean to include more people. He and Eric have done this together several times. Including people now felt so foreign to Leo.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Z4X49q8p0
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"That will be great," said Eric.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQrR0sy9O8
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Leo felt like giving Eric a poke with his elbow to tell him to keep quiet. But there was no hiding his enthusiasm and that irritated him the most, especially since he knew his cousin is only excited because Angel is in the fray. No wonder he was so excited before, Leo thought to himself. Did Eric know about this?576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkvIkl2QXVm
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"When will the meeting be?" Angel asked.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDJUHbXItXu
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"This week on a Friday," said Mr. McDonell. "Eric, Leo, how far with the preparations?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9EoKE8GRw4
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"There is a slight issue with the venue though," Eric answered. "We had many options, but we hadn’t decided on the place most suitable."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtg2Ivpwva
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"Well, then it’s a good thing I asked these women to join us," said Mr. McDonell. "They might help since we don’t have enough time on our hands."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLx7FwDPFh
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Leo raised an eyebrow. It’s true that Eric, and he had struggled a little on this last assignment, but there was a hotel that was ready to help host their meeting, and they were meant to visit the place this afternoon. Now he had a feeling he might be heading over there with Angel tagging along.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrr5NPtTJDj
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"We have a place in mind," Leo found himself saying. "So there is no need for the ladies to be bothered about this."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICbLe8NNRv
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"Look at you being so macho," said Mrs. Lance, turning to look at Leo. "You need a woman’s touch when it comes to such things. Your mother might have been helping you out sometimes, but she isn’t here to do so. So don’t be so egoistic and let us help."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt2lMMb4Zie
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"I couldn’t have put it in any other way," said Mr. McDonell, looking satisfied. "Let’s get this done quickly. Eric, Leo, you will tag Mrs. Lance and Angel along with you today."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq0v6yEyQmO
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"Alright, we will leave in the afternoon soon after lunch," said Eric.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2E4x7b45yp
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"Sounds good," said Mrs. Lance. "Will that be all?" she asked as she turned to Mr. McDonell.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3KCQljKOmw
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"Yes," said Mr. McDonell. "Thank you all for coming."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarPENROwaN
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Everyone else all stood up from their seats. The two ladies made their way to the door first, but Eric was quick enough to reach it before them to open it. Mrs. Lance thanked Eric for being such a gentleman and Angel also thanked him. Eric and Leo were the last to leave.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ96V8utHRa0
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"Isn’t this exciting?" Eric asked when they were out of earshot from Angel and Mrs. Lance. "Those two ladies get to help us out."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7urt3AMjPE
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"I know you only mean Angel," said Leo, feeling irritated.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrO9f3P7lJe
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"Well, you know me so well." Eric beamed with a smile that Leo felt blinded his eyes.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnZycYO59Z
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"Whatever, this is getting annoying. Why did my father pick Angel when anyone else would’ve helped out?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcI3tRk3j3
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"To gain experience I think. Besides, it’s great to take on assignments outside the office."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1CXjtp6g1a
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"Yeah, I guess. Hey, did you happen to know about this?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8NlUPtdcB
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Eric smiled as he answered, "no." Leo sucked his teeth.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPzHfV9RYGt
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Ahead of them, Mrs. Lance took a detour to her office, while Angel was making her to the work area when she met Derrick coming in her direction.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRuCWvPBXxh
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"Morning," he greeted.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwcYBDLgJBu
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"Good morning, Derrick," Angel greeted.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvncT4jmtZ
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"I didn’t see you at your desk when I passed by. I thought you weren’t going to be in today."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ73pR6UPQ6c
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Angel chuckled. "It’s my second day here. I don’t think I have the right to be dodging work when I feel like it."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW5t6ZHSTy6
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"Well, you are close to the McDonells, aren’t you? I thought you might have the privilege."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNxoDFTAv6V
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Angel raised her eyebrows. "I’m just here because I have the qualifications to take on the job. I’m not here for fun."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5z6NhQbdL
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Derrick knew he almost struck a nerve there. But for some reason, Angel didn’t seem to lash out like he had expected, and she seemed calm.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtvavAwUKWl
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"Sorry about that," he apologized. "You’re right. I can tell that you’re only here for work and not to impress anyone."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4NH02WIya
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Leo and Eric continued to stand from a distance. They had noticed Derrick from the beginning and had stood to watch the pair as they spoke. And for some reason, they both felt really uncomfortable.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQrUVmdOTm
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"What could they be talking about?" Eric asked, his eyes never leaving the two.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfbqnL5Uaq
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"Who cares?" Leo replied as he tried his very best to look away, but couldn’t.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXZlEoRHPmN
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"I hope he isn’t asking her out or anything. He will not like me."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkHUqkHPVGC
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"If you hadn’t noticed, Eric, Angel still has many eyes on her. I won’t be surprised if she has a long line of suitors."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcjHUOJEjm
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Eric sucked his teeth. "You’re probably right. But she doesn’t seem interested in the guy."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyMjWbC9KIp
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"So, are you busy this afternoon?" Derrick asked.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSOCheOU1M
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"Yeah, I am," said Angel as she took a strand of her by her fingers and twirled them. "I’ve been given an assignment by the boss, and I need to be somewhere away from the office."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeK7JpBbAp1
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"Oh, I see. I was thinking, since a lot of us aren’t so busy, maybe you would like to hang out?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnd81uFPwR2
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Angel smiled. "When there will be time, I’ll keep you informed. I still haven’t forgotten about our lunch."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt10TzorWX1
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"Oh, really?" Derrick asked as he nervously blushed, scratching the back of his head. He found himself wanting to hit himself in the face. You should stop acting so weird, he told himself.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzAgmo6LfQr
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"Oh, my goodness, is the guy blushing?" Eric asked as he noticed Derrick’s body language.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8HzIDl5KgX
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"Hey, Eric, we better get going," Leo warned. "You don’t want to stir up trouble."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE13toh0ExE
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It surprised Leo that he had suddenly said that. His cousin was obviously jealous, but who knows? Maybe the two were having a friendly chat, and Eric was thinking otherwise when he didn’t even know what they were talking about. Why did he think like that again? It’s not like Leo to think of other alternatives, especially to the situation at hand. But that’s not what worried him. Leo had never seen Eric so worked up. There are times when he might be joking around, but this time it was different. Angel was the problem.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV9Ms9exxpq
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"Yeah, I haven’t forgotten," said Angel. "Just make sure that we have that lunch."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSlDrU77In
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"Alright," said Derrick with a pleased look on his face. "I better not be holding you back from your work. I’ll be going now."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsX0jvvpWZY
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"Okay, see you later." Angel smiled and went on her way.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeyagcSAmqj
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"Look, she is leaving," Eric whispered to Leo. Derrick was coming in their direction. "Quick, act natural."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ04fw5rjN4n
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"What? No, I won’t," said Leo.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrrtQHUC23Y
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It was a little too late for that, as Derrick drew close, and the two quickly got into some conversation involving sports. Derrick paid them no attention as he quickly passed them to head down the hall which Mrs. Lance had taken as that was where the architecture department was. When he was out of sight, Leo and Eric drew out a sigh of relief.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf7lwuTiwHg
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"This is ridiculous," said Leo, rolling his eyes. "We should never do this again."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGVKwPzlSt
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Leo started his way down the hall, which Angel took, and Eric quickly followed him.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmQJECvnRA
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"Oh, I’m sorry," said Eric sarcastically. "But it’s not my fault that he was talking to Angel."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HkqQZKFin
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"Please, you never see me acting like that with Carly," said Leo, making sure to keep his voice down.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO4THT5IAPY
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"That’s because you don’t visit her college. Trust me, she probably talks to many guys."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFn6XDftpW5
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"But she loves me, though. So I’m not worried."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlRKpNPesA
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"Well, your relationship with her is already set in stone. I have to fight to get what I want."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0WEIOYDLpa
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"Hard luck, pal. There are a lot of men, as you see, who want her hand."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3VC6NjZr4c
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"Tell me about it. I've got to stand above everyone else if it comes down to it."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsItZdpuAjh
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"You think too much. If Angel is smart, she’ll definitely go for you."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQqDzUUI9i
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"Angel is smart. I just haven’t told her how I deeply feel yet."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNUi0tALUS
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Leo stopped walking, and Eric did the same. "The sooner you tell her, the better. I don’t want to clean after you when you see her with someone else."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5oKfjycDOS
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"Oh, I will. And something tells me she knows."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWPSeqSm8A
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"How? Did she say something to you?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrphLFl1kgL
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"No. I have a hunch," said Eric with a smile on his face.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3OYh9GdLJ
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Eric had reached his office, and he made sure to give Leo a playful wave of his hand before disappearing behind his door. Leo rolled his eyes. His cousin was very much in love. And for some reason, he didn’t approve that it had to be Angel he fell for.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLP0oqzLW83
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Leo continued his way to his office when he noticed Angel, who had finally approached her work station, talking to a colleague who was holding a stack of folders. They were talking and laughing too. She seems to have settled into the company already, he thought to himself. He rolled his eyes. Before he could continue on his way, memories of last night came flooding into his mind. That made him rush to his office so that he wouldn’t get a chance to look at her.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDi1JyfC1NC
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"Well, you’re up early, boss. Did you get any sleep at all?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbWwpT7Xs6M
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Andre was looking out of the balcony wearing a red silk bathrobe with a cigar in one hand and a glass of whisky in the other. He turned around to see his trusted comrade stand in the middle of his suite. In stature, he was much bigger than Andre, and he wore a black jacket and trousers. Not to mention that he had a bald head.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFNwoZFeHx
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Andre walked back into the room in white hotel bed slippers. He drew in the smoke of his cigar and later exhaled.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVXtlGajq9
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"No, I couldn’t sleep," answered Andre. "That party last night was a blast."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9GFJtkuHED
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His comrade looked at Andre with a smile before turning to look at the bed. "Didn't you sleep with anyone last night?" he asked. "What happened to the Rosales sisters?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQm1uGhfj4l
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"It wasn’t necessary," said Andre. "I told them that I wouldn’t be needing them for a while. I needed to be alone."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEhkcL5xuD
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"Is it because of that woman you met last night?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQy1SlLEMG5
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Andre chuckled as he took a sip of his whisky. "Maybe."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw81c0qJnUr
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"You can’t hide from me, Andre. That look on your face says that you’ve been thinking about her since we left the party."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCIXJFLnck2
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"And what are you going to do about it?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoSTcDa5vq9
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His comrade sighs. "Nothing. You somehow always manage to get what you want. But take it slow if you ever decide to meet her again. Your past relationships haven’t been so rosy, and some of your exes always find themselves buried six feet under."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnBj7Oey88
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"Wow, Diego." Andre raised an eyebrow. "I’m not that cruel, am I? All I did was make their lives miserable because some of them either betrayed me or something."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBeG7WOBPt
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"Which led to some committing suicide." Diego, in return, raised an eyebrow.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCzEIEYeiT
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"Whatever." Andre went over to sit at the foot of his bed. "This girl feels different, though."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4M6VBBx517
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"Isn’t that what you say about every other girl?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ERMSqRbE8
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"No, I don’t. Don’t try and confuse me, Diego."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsGYQ6PI7lt
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Diego smiled. "Just testing your sharpness. You should really stop drinking whisky and smoking so early before having breakfast. If your mother saw you, she would kill me."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmYLUmdOh6
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"That’s the whole idea," said Andre with a wicked smile as he took a sip of his whisky.576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11D86284LP
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"Ha, ha, very funny," said Diego, not looking impressed. "When do you plan on going back?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOlpOkhPOYT
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"Today," Andre answered. "I would’ve liked to see Loren again, but I have a feeling Red Lion will be a little protective of her. Like you said, it’s best to keep things slow for now."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH0nYvg7Sot
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"But you do have her number, right?"576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpgDuUmka4E
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"Yes, I do. But in a few days after the business in Mexico is done, I will be back here in New York, just for her."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH8rRuu4wmT
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"Acting like a true romantic, I can only imagine how you’re going to spoil her. I’m going to make a call to the others about our departure. We’ll leave whenever you’re ready."576Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36BNa6OkhC
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Diego made his way out of the room, and as he closed the door behind him, Andre quickly gulped down the whisky and tossed the empty glass on the bed. He leaned back and fell onto the bed. He put the cigar in his mouth and puffed up the smoke through his nose and mouth. As he stared at the cloud of smoke above him, he thought he saw an image of Loren’s face smiling down at him.8964 copyright protection572ＰＥＮＡＮＡK51QG3w2vC 維尼

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