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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ66P0XiggwH
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc8DVRCOEp1
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHlbb6pNxaT
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgvpQvJYlaz
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡym1pau4Kl3
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6RW35cr3f
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"Yes, I did," said Red Lion, feeling rather proud of himself. "Slowly but surely, I’ll get what I want."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVu41cBC7Sb
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGiZB879UjP
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"I’ve calculated the risks. And trust me, I plan not to fail."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoy5Ii6cqK
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"What of Walters? What are you going to do with him?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUjLrBR3YY
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcRV1bcssf
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Qv9LlHQu2
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"Yeah, I know. But I did tell Alex, though."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQEp5jUWhD
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVarsIth8dt
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"You told him? Why?" Hugo asked.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6wppqN3VpM
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMM0fUBbcQd
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ05Pmvrbk4k
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8a91aQl0Z
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"Really? Aren’t you forgetting that there are always minor setbacks?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNXdABoQeTA
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRL6nLtxaco
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"If I were you, I would act fast on him."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMgBPdoJt7p
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWbMVS608U
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"I trust you to make the right decisions, then."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriEw5PxRZC
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz0XUIvH7B3
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE1AiUGzP6b
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"Morning, how are you?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzu6uhdvmgb
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZIW1CNn8Iz
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpPYjOxtL2q
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"Yes?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVEnA3QrOH
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"Please come over to my office, Leo," said Mr. McDonell. And with that, the line cut.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0WqcDhAX8
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJp0HjUTzMr
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdrfTLWgWxm
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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?778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr56DqQ6XAM
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoA4t44K5A
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"You’ve been summoned too?" Eric asked when Leo got close.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUM1qKtWjR
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"Yeah," Leo answered. "And I have no idea why. Do you?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FcdI5ObKh
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The corner of Eric’s lips were lifted into a smile. "I might have a guess," he said.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbGBp3JnOG
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"Which is?" Leo folded his arms.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDohH12Jv6z
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"You’ll know soon enough. Let’s go in. We don’t want to keep him waiting."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnQJlPXqxGh
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKO9GoqO7NL
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYz5vBLkV8g
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"Morning, Mrs. Lance," Eric greeted.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPP0oWaVYF
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"Morning to you too," Mrs. Lance replied. "Hey, Leo. Are you good?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMKYq7uHVt
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"I’m good, thanks," Leo replied.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7w0bocAPBJ
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTieOuTZqYT
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡykcCxYyNgS
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"That will be great," said Eric.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpqEJEGG1ca
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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?778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtmEvdcCw0
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"When will the meeting be?" Angel asked.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWsxxxC6dBw
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"This week on a Friday," said Mr. McDonell. "Eric, Leo, how far with the preparations?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf5FUMpxYos
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIlAbdeRz6
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT2nr0P2ys8
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfeugd2ZC75
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYSr8A2NLvf
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERqJFgJwFM
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqL9fIhSxGI
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"Alright, we will leave in the afternoon soon after lunch," said Eric.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdPwstmlEni
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"Sounds good," said Mrs. Lance. "Will that be all?" she asked as she turned to Mr. McDonell.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxf1DsateJ6
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"Yes," said Mr. McDonell. "Thank you all for coming."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLUDtBd4TP
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ljoehZlyg
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKew5ik4fuk
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"I know you only mean Angel," said Leo, feeling irritated.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjAA24NGyD
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"Well, you know me so well." Eric beamed with a smile that Leo felt blinded his eyes.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFZeQIpfHE
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"Whatever, this is getting annoying. Why did my father pick Angel when anyone else would’ve helped out?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPkjzhdv6w
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"To gain experience I think. Besides, it’s great to take on assignments outside the office."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmDNCegNOV
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"Yeah, I guess. Hey, did you happen to know about this?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNecpuxPghj
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Eric smiled as he answered, "no." Leo sucked his teeth.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswsAozZPuy
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZk8qgVipn3
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"Morning," he greeted.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTBTfZ1pEh
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"Good morning, Derrick," Angel greeted.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVneEpZFqDv
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHNhE8c0k3s
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4amepjqb45
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"Well, you are close to the McDonells, aren’t you? I thought you might have the privilege."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7lSRTAz9IF
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qiU6OFofi
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOucowQnjN
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1c5F6pGw3
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡniHm5oXen8
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"What could they be talking about?" Eric asked, his eyes never leaving the two.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQjvjQGXNEG
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"Who cares?" Leo replied as he tried his very best to look away, but couldn’t.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVMiua3FqFC
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"I hope he isn’t asking her out or anything. He will not like me."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpN0nEx82Se
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZlewUSXf0
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Eric sucked his teeth. "You’re probably right. But she doesn’t seem interested in the guy."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoKZE1pX0c
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"So, are you busy this afternoon?" Derrick asked.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT19U18g7wg
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnExkCLcKs
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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?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmEq5Mg3Mc7
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Angel smiled. "When there will be time, I’ll keep you informed. I still haven’t forgotten about our lunch."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDB8oAQX33D
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEoyUTpmcI3
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"Oh, my goodness, is the guy blushing?" Eric asked as he noticed Derrick’s body language.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52bSUyHUiH
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"Hey, Eric, we better get going," Leo warned. "You don’t want to stir up trouble."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2li4gqq2vk
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP9S1haMjGN
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"Yeah, I haven’t forgotten," said Angel. "Just make sure that we have that lunch."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhMH9pV5FaX
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjBBNj3gWqo
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"Okay, see you later." Angel smiled and went on her way.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHBOO5v8SeG
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"Look, she is leaving," Eric whispered to Leo. Derrick was coming in their direction. "Quick, act natural."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnHM6PJy0Li
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"What? No, I won’t," said Leo.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡENH8FyHvuW
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQo07gKNgNh
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"This is ridiculous," said Leo, rolling his eyes. "We should never do this again."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvOMRfCpS8U
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Leo started his way down the hall, which Angel took, and Eric quickly followed him.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFWs3ODnPy2
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"Oh, I’m sorry," said Eric sarcastically. "But it’s not my fault that he was talking to Angel."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYS9HyGBGIY
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"Please, you never see me acting like that with Carly," said Leo, making sure to keep his voice down.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlV7Rd9REzT
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"That’s because you don’t visit her college. Trust me, she probably talks to many guys."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa1jFxQovkz
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"But she loves me, though. So I’m not worried."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdlyJn0ceEc
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"Well, your relationship with her is already set in stone. I have to fight to get what I want."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvPdZprpfeF
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"Hard luck, pal. There are a lot of men, as you see, who want her hand."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFnAlqWbED
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"Tell me about it. I've got to stand above everyone else if it comes down to it."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQ5WjMIl8I
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"You think too much. If Angel is smart, she’ll definitely go for you."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLyoShtrYX5
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"Angel is smart. I just haven’t told her how I deeply feel yet."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYAfGrwUVi
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVjNRAYQIO9
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"Oh, I will. And something tells me she knows."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaQfYGnhC8o
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"How? Did she say something to you?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaDzZjjmBW7
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"No. I have a hunch," said Eric with a smile on his face.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKyZdIbXEnp
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0gCufUANnM
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRII0CLXrnS
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"Well, you’re up early, boss. Did you get any sleep at all?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfSxgZJNrA
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRS3YqYNewz
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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.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkMSJ1Vrezp
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"No, I couldn’t sleep," answered Andre. "That party last night was a blast."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1aoo0H8fp
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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?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqgwF8SQC9
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqbLzehyMw4
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"Is it because of that woman you met last night?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVZSCc1G9TJ
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Andre chuckled as he took a sip of his whisky. "Maybe."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV2uyDgk0Zh
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIU8hFn1mFU
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"And what are you going to do about it?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQoPeIDNwl4
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRzTdzDJyZ
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MdXuB0WwQ
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"Which led to some committing suicide." Diego, in return, raised an eyebrow.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvVfyyTspKx
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"Whatever." Andre went over to sit at the foot of his bed. "This girl feels different, though."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOYf4GMc5sr
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"Isn’t that what you say about every other girl?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkO6jgrC5j
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"No, I don’t. Don’t try and confuse me, Diego."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrbMsgUcXH
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpXlwfq3zLK
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"That’s the whole idea," said Andre with a wicked smile as he took a sip of his whisky.778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCQR8Cyxvtw
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"Ha, ha, very funny," said Diego, not looking impressed. "When do you plan on going back?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5h90MGcYGW
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEIhtdg1DW
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"But you do have her number, right?"778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWGgQpHrXY
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4C6JR9dTYw
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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."778Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1G2u0gPUMp
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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.1234 copyright protection774ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTlFHXrSM1 尼

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