Leo pulled at the corners of his collar as he briefly looked in the mirror before turning away to look at his navy blue jacket on the bed. It had just come from the laundromat an hour before, looking well pressed. He walked over to his bed and took it. When it came to such events as dinner, Leo was very particular about his clothes. He looked at the jacket that he held up and admitted that they did a very good job of firmly pressing it. He takes his suits to the same laundromat, and they have never disappointed him. His suits made him look so classy and important. He doesn't go much online, but his female fans never stopped complimenting him about how good he looks in suits.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7H176gffcm
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As he put the jacket on, he couldn't help but imagine how Carly might look tonight. She had sent him a picture of her aqua blue dress, and he couldn't wait to see her in it. Because of their meeting, Leo and Eric had decided to book a hotel room for tonight where the dinner would take place to keep their visitors company. He wished he were back home, as he imagined Carly, in her dress, walking down the stairs. It would've been a beautiful sight, he thought. Leo was so stuck in his thoughts that he didn't hear the door to the bathroom fly open and Eric walk straight out.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPrI6wORc0
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Eric started talking about an incident at work when he realized that Leo wasn't listening. He walked over to Leo and waved his hand in front of Leo's face. Leo jumped with a startle as he turned to look at his cousin.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGP13yT33rw
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"Where is your head?" Eric asked. "Let me guess, you're thinking about Carly in that dress of hers."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUwFR6eyYbm
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Leo gave Eric a corky smile. "And if I am?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Mbj943biP
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"You're so lucky we aren't attending a serious meeting, or else our visitors would know that you're thinking of your girl."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4hHTDp0tgR
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Leo raised an eyebrow. "It's not my fault she sent me the picture of the dress. Maybe you should tell Angel to send hers."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xKumOI5N2
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"Wow. Is this how it's going to be?" Eric asked as he made his way to the mirror.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2lY1iOFYy
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"You started it," said Leo, turning to look at Eric.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLiZQtTtI9
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"I like surprises," said Eric as he straightened the collar of his white shirt. "I can't wait to see how gorgeous Angel will look."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmeVhIRYOa
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"What color do you think she picked for the dress?" Leo asked, making himself comfortable on the bed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WVFpbwKz9
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"Um," Eric paused for a bit as he took a comb on the dressing table and ran it swiftly through his dark brown hair. "Red."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJGmvzyM2AG
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"Red? What makes you think she picked a red dress? You didn't ask your mum, did you?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRkfPEIUq9
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"I haven't talked to her since we left the house. I don't know. It's all I can think of. I think it suits her, you know."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKNuUm30rJh
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Leo scoffed as he shook his head. "I don't think it does. Anyway, we will see."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKNty62nne
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"You'll be surprised." Eric turned around to look at Leo on the bed. "Whatever color of dress she wears will obviously suit her well."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe4mcH09ZCL
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"It depends on the design of the dress."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnwmyOsiILH
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"We better get down to the restaurant before our guests, don't you think?" Eric raised his hand to look at his wristwatch.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf5cxakczrM
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"Yeah, we still have time, though," said Leo as he picked up his phone that lay beside him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxigZekaOBA
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"Well, thank goodness, the deal went through, right?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7UzQDgJffA
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Leo looked up from his phone and smiled. "It's a good thing. We will make a good investment with them."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkbmpM70sY
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"Yeah," Eric agreed as he came to sit beside Leo on the bed. In the end, he ended up leaning back onto the bed. "But I have a problem with someone on their board."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyrwN71yeX
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Leo looked down at Eric. "You're talking about Mr. Cho's son, aren't you?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBsxSnMVTXR
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Eric beamed at Leo. "You know me so well. The person is so big-headed about how good-looking he is. Who invited him to the meeting?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3YBFBThDj
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"Like I said, he just happens to be the son of the owner of Cho Industries," Leo answered. "Why wouldn't he be there?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBqbqF1Lt6
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"Whatever." Eric now leans up on his elbow. "If I were you, I would warn Carly about him. He also seems to be a playboy and a flirt."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHBZiTGpvnB
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"Why does he sound like someone I know?" Leo asked as he raised his eyebrow.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93sHVhKonH
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"If you mean me, you're dead wrong."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP0mmHAaSty
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Leo chuckled. "If you're worried about him catching Angel's eyes, don't worry. She seems pretty focused for looks to distract her."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyPc4Hq6Ot
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"Yeah, but focused on whom? I have to admit, women are so confusing."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXV9WPdgDqv
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"In this case, it's because you didn't tell her anything."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0CdeObt9sR
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"Well, I did try when we went out for lunch together. Maybe she's still considering it. But if he makes a move on her, you can kiss the deal goodbye."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHTxaGm7jC
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Leo sighed. "Now you're being paranoid. Moreover, dad will kill you if you so much as punch the guy. Now that you mention him, I should be the one scared because Carly is also beautiful."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzU0bkk9So
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"Welcome to the club." Eric checks his watch again. "I better go downstairs and see if things are in order. Care to join me?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtWuiHFBJN
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"You go on ahead," said Leo as he stood up from the bed. "I'll catch up with you after I use the restroom."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUvKNAXoKub
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Eric also stood up as well. "Okay, I'll meet you there. You should call your mother to see how far out they are. It won't be long until the visitors arrive at the restaurant."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPMJkeBIXBI
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"Sure."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5qQd5KMBwG
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Eric went over to the wardrobe to get his black jacket and made his way out of the room. Leo looked at the phone in his hands, and before calling his mother, he thought of sending a text to Carly. Before he could do so, his phone vibrated. Someone was calling him. To his surprise, it's Angel. His eyebrow shot up, leaving him to wonder. He hoped it wasn’t about Carly. Maybe he shouldn't answer her call.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRjExWxf9w7
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He decided to swallow his pride as he slid the answer button. It might be important, he thought as he put the phone beside his ear.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJbcyKoWFA
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"Hi, Leo," came Angel's voice at the other end.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBLgLv3mAcY
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"Hi, Angel," he replied. He felt his throat run dry all of a sudden. Awkward.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ51hGqnpvMg
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"I'm just calling to inform you that we're on our way to the restaurant. I was trying to reach your father at first, but he wasn't picking up. I also tried to call Eric, but his phone isn't going through."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIdrLYUCGO5
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"Dad must already be here, and he couldn't hear his phone. As for Eric, I'm not too sure what's wrong with his."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sf9CkgnvL
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"We will be there in twenty minutes."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ktsHnvb63
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Leo heard people talking in the background, and he could make out his aunt's voice and Carly's. They sounded very excited, and he could only imagine the look on their faces, especially Carly's.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8M65kvFfZp
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"See you then," Angel concluded.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrs1qh7eoLw
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"Sure."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFgcxCLJ8BG
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Before he could cut the line, he thought he heard the voice of his mother telling Angel to enter the car. Then he heard his aunt's voice clearly as she said:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22fzFd0CPk
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"Careful, Angel. You don't want to ruin your red dress."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnRujB8jMCE
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"Now, you're just exaggerating," said Angel, and the line soon went dead on her end.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AcJ54DenW
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Leo didn't know what to make of what he heard as he slowly took the phone away from his ear. Eric was right about Angel wearing a red dress, and he was going to taunt Leo when she arrives. He soon pushed away the thought. Whatever, he thought. She's wearing a red dress, so what?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnq3OaOzz9r
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Leo went to use the restroom. Afterwards, when he stepped out of the room, locking the door behind him, he forgot that he was supposed to send Carly a text, as the thought of the color red clouded his mind.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCReawCnLh
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Mr. Walters looked down at his watch for what felt like the hundredth time. Miranda was late as usual, and the two of them had to hurry to their destination. In times like these, he even wondered why he kept her around. Among his call girls, she is currently the best. If Carly was still around, I wouldn't be waiting on Miranda like this right now, he thought. Their client was very demanding, and Walters checked his phone from time to time to see if the client called or not.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSIo5JtG5km
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All of a sudden, the door flew open from the passenger side, and before Walters had a chance to react, Miranda had sat herself inside the car, banging the door shut.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQwzPNKLquL
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"Could you be more careful?" Walters barked. "You're already late, so that doesn't give you the right to bang my door. Moreover, you should knock first before coming in. One day, you might find yourself in the wrong car."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA9A0z7lHXC
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"Sorry," said Miranda, knowing fully well how much she had upset him. "I have late classes on Fridays. And entering someone's car shouldn't be a problem when you know the make of the car and the number plate."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBFulrPEai
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"Whatever, we better go," said Walters, starting the engine. "We're already late, and this client doesn't like waiting."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaKtLwhvoFx
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Walter's red car started to move away from the club's parking lot and out onto the road.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMP9SzzXm29
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"Wait a minute," said Trina, looking up at Kim. "You want to do what?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9LoTSswLeh
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"I'm going to that restaurant," said Kim as she paced back and forth in the lavish living room of her apartment in her white fluffy pajamas. "I'm going there with or without you."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi3xEJq6980
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Trina stood up from the white plush couch to stop Kim from pacing. "Are you sure you want to do this?" she asked. "I mean, if you go there, Leo will see you, and he will know right away that his mother told you where he was going to be."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAtPwkQKggM
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"Of course, I know. I want to make it look like I just happened to be there by coincidence. That's why I want you to come with me."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgU1dULi1XV
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Trina shook her head. "We can't do that. Leo is smart. He'll know something is up, and you'll only land us in trouble."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoy5Tdjj1M
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"But if I happen to be on the other end of the room, he won't suspect a thing."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxLCGDJg8o
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Trina scoffed. "Why are you doing this? I thought you were finally going to let this all go."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf53oP4RkD2
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Kim held Trina's shoulder and dragged her back to the couch she had sat on.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOEiqtPDEk
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"I've realized that I can't just let Leo go, Trina," said Kim. "I still love him, and the thought of him being with someone else drives me crazy each day."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87hybMe3na
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"And you think this girl might come over to dinner?" Trina asked. "Don't you think it's too soon for her to be introduced to the family?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFciL6VWm5
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"No. His mother would've said something. Nevertheless, he might get the chance to sneak out and go visit her. Maybe they even booked a room somewhere in the hotel, since the restaurant is just below."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaJBgtU2oD
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"Now you're being paranoid. But..." Trina held Kim's hand on the couch. "I'll come with you. Hopefully, your plan will work, and he won't see us."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDfwE6IEdo2
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"I knew you would come through for me," said Kim with a wide smile, squeezing her friend's hand. "I need to find something to wear. Will you help me?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRWpio0iODt
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"Sure. Will Eric be there?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYYnYQStQL
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"Yes, of course. And the rest of the family."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡChc230fnfO
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"Then we've got to be careful with how we handle this. We better make it look like we had no idea that they were going to be there."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaW4bO8NiU
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"Deal. Come on, we don't want to be late."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQT5FtubWi
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The two ladies stood up from the couch and quickly left the living room, heading to Kim's room.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBJ8YkQHpo7
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Angel didn't concentrate as much on what was going on inside the car as it drove through the heart of New York. The chattering sound of the women talking felt like background noise, and each time she dove deeper into her mind, the more the noise muted so that she could barely hear what was around her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6jWkuuA4O
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She had no idea why she had suddenly drifted off into space. Was she nervous about the dinner? Not really. When she got home later in the evening, Mr. McDonell had told her that they had managed to seal the deal with the investors, so that's a good thing. Moreover, meeting new people hasn't always been a problem for her. She gets nervous at first, but then the feeling goes away, and she soon feels right at home. Then, what could be bothering her so much?427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUO9LRpaDW
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I must be tired, she thought to herself. She did have a long day, and she hoped for the dinner to go well. Yet she still had a funny feeling that she really shouldn't have come. Well, it's too late now. If she wanted, she would've lied that she had suddenly fallen ill, but here she was in the car with Oliver in the back seat and the rest of the other ladies.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4WMfJBqyws
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As she continued to look out of the window, she realized that she was worrying about nothing. As she told herself, she must be tired. Thank goodness, tomorrow was Saturday, so that meant she could've plenty of rest.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEcLijgO1D
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She turned away from the window and found herself looking at Oliver next to her, who was dressed in a black suit with a cute bow tie, engrossed over his tablet as he played an action RPG game. She turned to look in front of her, where Amanda, Carly, and Diana sat. The three women were all stuck in some conversation, and Angel, still stuck in her head, couldn't get what they were saying. Her eyes landed on Carly, and that's when everything hit her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6a2HKa16Se
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Ever since their mother's passing, Angel has always felt a certain burden on her shoulders. It's been there for as long as she can remember. However, after her mother's death, it just got a lot heavier, and at some point, it became unbearable. With the help of Mr. McDonell, she is slowly starting to get back on her feet. She knew at some point, after she made enough to support her and Carly, she would've to move away from the McDonell household and go somewhere else. She always felt like a burden to the McDonells, even when most of the family members didn't seem to mind, especially Eric. Mrs. McDonell clearly showed that she didn't like the sisters in her own home, though she did try to put up with them in the last few days. Then there's Leo, whom Angel couldn't stand.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk6kyUmFevv
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I sometimes wonder what Carly sees in him, Angel thought to herself. The two might pretend to get along sometimes, but there was something between them that sparked, causing them to get at each other's throats. Leo isn't bad for Carly, Angel thought to herself. She just wished they had met under better circumstances. Sadly, one of those circumstances just happened to be Carly being a call girl and working in a club.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYjvga7xcH
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Angel thought a bit more. If Carly never worked there, Leo would never have been involved in their lives, as would the rest of the McDonell family. However, Mr. McDonell knew their mother, so they would've met under better circumstances. Maybe at her mother's funeral? Well, that's not such a good situation, is it? Angel asked herself. In whatever way fate played in their lives, Angel concluded they were going to be involved with the McDonells in one way or another.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkX8KHbZtsS
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Carly really has made some bad decisions in her life, Angel thought as she continued to look at her sister, who was now laughing at what Amanda had said. Angel only wished that Carly could focus more on her education and then build her life from there. After their mother's death, Angel admits that she has been a little rough on her. That's because the tables had changed so drastically for them, and Angel was trying her best to be a good sister.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7w4FCeBkD1
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"Hey, Angel. Are you okay?" Diana asked, bringing Angel back from her thoughts.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6Vyy94xZS
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"Ah, yeah," Angel replied quickly. "Just lost in thought."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtFISl8ygpS
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"Oh, well, don't get too lost." Diana smiled at her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm54vZv4HFT
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Angel gave a nod of her head and turned back to look at Carly. She found herself smiling as she thought of the promise she made to her mother in the vision she had when she was lying on her hospital bed. With all she has, Angel will do her very best to take care of her sister.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUFvARDH0U
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"We're almost there now," Mrs. McDonell, who sat in the front passenger seat, announced.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpGZtUcdBLh
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"Gosh, why is there so much traffic?" Diana asked as she looked out the window. The car had been slowly moving for some time now.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2Z9YMe766
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"Probably because it's a Friday and people have places to be," Amanda answered. "Gone are the days when Fridays really mattered."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDigor8pqxE
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"We will still make it in time for the dinner," said Mrs. McDonell. "If anything, we're more than early."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsy5EMbduWE
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"This is going to be exciting," said Carly as she smiled widely.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8igrnTQWW7
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"Make sure you don't get too excited, dear," said Amanda. "As a lady, it's important to mind your behavior in front of guests."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5e550DCUMe
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"Yeah, we should be more like Angel," said Diana. "She seems so calm and collected."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlZj7SOh2dR
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"No, I'm not," said Angel as she felt her cheeks flush in embarrassment.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39EeUtihZZ
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"Continue blushing like that with the way you're looking, and you might find yourself a husband in that restaurant," Diana said, wiggling her eyebrows.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6uenXRhko
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Carly turned to look at Angel with a smile. "I always tell her that she looks cute when she blushes," she said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWcUF43TFv9
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"I thought Mark was to be her future husband," said Mrs. McDonell.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEZ8gmTZBG
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"No way," Carly denied. "I don't like him. Angel should find someone way better."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq29fFAvUKd
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"What of Eric?" Diana asked, wiggling her eyebrows at Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCYoFrrxqfk
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This is getting out of control, Angel thought to herself.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaITZhWbVlf
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"I can accept Eric any day," Carly answered. "Besides, he does like her."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmBlkX30QD
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"No, he doesn't," said Angel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmlf6qtN3PI
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"Well, you should be careful with him," said Mrs. McDonell as she searched for something in her purse and brought out a small round mirror. "Isn't he still a playboy, Diana?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbrhKa7kSm
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"No, he isn't, and he never was," Diana defended her son. "It's not his fault that many girls came around looking for him whenever they felt like it. If it's that friend of Kim's, Trina, she has always been drooling over him."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCi7mCskthE
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"Maybe we really shouldn't be talking about this," said Angel, but she was ignored when Amanda asked:427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiYxFDTXvP8
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"Eric is good and all, but what about Leo?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfxCeFWMGkq
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Everyone in the car fell silent. Mrs. McDonell had already turned to look at Amanda behind her. Bob swallowed but still kept his eyes on the road, waiting for Mrs. McDonell to overreact. Carly looked at Amanda beside her with her mouth slightly open. She was surprised to hear Amanda suggest that when she was secretly dating Leo. Diana didn't expect Leo to be mentioned, for she knew he and Angel don't get along sometimes. Angel felt like the ground would open up and swallow her. If anything, she felt almost brain dead. She couldn't help but wonder why Amanda thought like she did. Oliver, on the other hand, wasn't paying attention, with the sound of his game on the tablet being the only thing sounding in the car.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqDSVJlMpIB
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"What? Did I say something wrong?" Amanda asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA1m5KRk2f8
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"Well," Diana started to say, but then cleared her throat. "I didn't think you would bring up Leo."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzblbRgGyE
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"Me neither," said Mrs. McDonell, who surprisingly sounded calm. "I mean, Leo and Angel? It seems like an odd paring, don't you think?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPKAEJpZDkO
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"No, I don't think so," said Amanda. "If you ask me, the two would look great together."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcY8d2s8H6e
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Angel felt her head spin. Was she about to lose consciousness? She hoped she didn't. The last thing she needed was to think of pairing up with Leo. To her, the whole thing was just absurd. She and Leo? She wouldn't be with him, even if they were the only two people left on earth.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLuT6M6sHxM
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Carly nervously laughed. "You must be joking, right, Amanda?" she asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtZbkZJuaM
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"Well, it was only a suggestion since everyone was saying something," Amanda replied.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrMw5UKXWY
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"Oh, okay," said Diana, feeling relieved. "Maybe we should stop talking about this before we wrongly try to pair Angel with someone else."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTMd7JooD3
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"I still feel Mark is good for her," said Mrs. McDonell.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4m7ujfMhuG
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"And what about you, Carly?" Amanda asked, ignoring Mrs. McDonell, which was probably the right thing to do. "Don't you have a boyfriend?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMQsliofJpG
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Angel found herself back down to earth after Amanda asked the question. Great, she thought to herself. Is Amanda up to something? Maybe she's just curious. Carly, on the other hand, felt her heart beat faster. She told herself not to break a sweat, but she was finding it hard to do so.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYNFhcSPYvT
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"Um, no," Carly replied. "I don't have a boyfriend."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBvJuy0SfS
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Angel almost sighed but kept it in for fear of the others getting a hint that Carly was lying.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMPZeX6BiJ
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"Well, we better find you one too," said Diana with a smile on her face.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvok3bD2zha
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"I don't think it will be difficult for her to attract anyone," said Mrs. McDonell. "I bet wherever she goes, every man wants her."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSuJvYO0aaR
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Carly blushed at the comment, while the fact that Carly was once a call girl bothered Angel. If the other members of the McDonell family knew about it, they wouldn't treat Carly and Angel in the same way ever again. It's why Angel was sort of thankful that Carly left that awful past behind her. No one should ever know about it. Carly needed to focus on herself now more than ever.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnWZRz0fAF9
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"We're finally here, ladies," Bill announced as he pulled up in front of the Grand New York Hotel.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11assqoq0j
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"Finally," said Amanda.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuHtY0GbBG
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"I should have given Fred a call to inform him to receive us," said Mrs. McDonell as she pulled out her phone from her purse.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1ff9cKMmJd
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"Or we can all get out of the car and wait for him in the lobby," said Amanda. "We might just find him there waiting for us. You don't need an escort, like we're walking down the red carpet. Come give me a hand, Bill, dear."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGFh9BGm5XG
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Diana, Carly, and Angel suppressed their laughter when Mrs. McDonell turned around to look at Amanda, who didn't entertain her by looking back. Bertha would've said something, but she held her tongue. They gave each other their word that they wouldn't argue today. Neither of them would like to be the center of attention as they enter the hotel lobby, arguing.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC8x2SO6x2L
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Bill came out of the car and went around, opening the door on Amanda's side. Mrs. McDonell also opened the door and walked out. Carly and Diana used the other side of the car to get out. Oliver and Angel followed behind them.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgfZUfKjwc
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"So ladies, who is ready for tonight?" Diana asked as the four of them walked around the car to the entrance of the hotel. Oliver continued to be engrossed in his tablet, so Angel had to keep a watch on him.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkuNiXr3i4P
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"I am," said Carly, as they stood by the car waiting for Bill to help with Amanda. "I hope to have an exciting dinner."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1EHHW4SJIs
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"Well, let's not forget to be on our best behavior," said Angel, eyeing her sister.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA5H036wCrE
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"Speaking of behavior," said Diana as she looked down at Oliver, who still played on his tab. She stretched out her hand, and Oliver didn't hesitate to switch it off and give it to her. Diana put it in her black handbag.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCun49Qytxc
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After Bill had settled Amanda in her wheelchair, they were all ready to go inside the building. As they started to make their way to the front door of the hotel, Angel stopped in her tracks as she remembered that she left something in the car.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSD7aNoGDT
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"I'll find you all in the lobby," she said to Diana, who was next to her. "I left something in the car."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdI2ZZ2wyca
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She turned around and went back. Luckily, Bill hadn't gone inside the car yet. When he saw her coming, he stopped before he could go to the driver's seat.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs5uSMclTBE
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"What could be the problem, Miss Barclay?" he asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbIfMoTD7A
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"I left my purse in the car," she said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk8hKidbBAp
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"Okay, let me get it for you."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNoGQcozPcp
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"Thanks," Angel said with a smile as Ben made his way to the passenger seat.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI4mJqBCovw
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Leo looked down at his watch, thinking that his mother and the others should've come by now. Their guests were already in the restaurant with his father. He and Eric excused themselves as they offered to wait for the women and Oliver to arrive. Leo stood while Eric sat on the expensive Persian sofas in the waiting room. Eric looked up at Leo with an eyebrow raised. Leo noticed and looked at Eric.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YNZHkockP
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"What is it?" Leo asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcTNHM042M
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"You seem pretty impatient," said Eric. "Don't worry. You'll fall in the arms of your lover very soon."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpPm5oiKGi
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"As if I can do that with everyone around." Leo shook his head, turning to look at the door.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtG3EOfeHQy
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"Well, as a loverboy, you'll find a way."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0GDrqKXXZD
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Leo tapped Eric on the shoulder as he continued to look at the door. He had seen his mother and the other ladies through the glass doors of the entrance. "They are here," he said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiIiymGR76
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Eric soon stood up from his seat, straightening his jacket. He and Leo went over to receive them. Mrs. McDonell walked in in her stunning maroon dress, with a lovely white flower brooch on her chest and black shining heels. Her blonde hair was tied up and fell in curls down her neck. Diana looked young and sexy in her black, one-sleeved dress that hugged her curves. And the makeup on her face was well done, as her glossy red lips shone under the hotel lights. Oliver, who stood beside her, looked just as smart as Leo and Eric in his black suit and bow tie.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAwqdbyIxd
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Leo held his breath as he looked at Carly, who helped drag Amanda's wheelchair. She looked magnificent in her aqua-blue strapless dress. The blue eyeliner she applied to her eyelids fit well with her outfit, and her lips looked glossy and tempting to kiss. She also had her black hair curled as it fell to her shoulders. For a moment, she almost looked like a completely different person.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TtgfOJKai
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His grandmother looked like royalty in the cream-white dress and gold shoes. There were white pearls attached to the dress. In addition, she had her white hair in a bob and fell in curls on the side of her face.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9x0lDPmW1
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"Wow, you all look amazing," said Eric. "It's like you came out of a movie or something."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdm747iZM0V
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"Thank you," said Diana as she flipped her straight hair to the side. "I think I'm worth winning an Oscar, don't you think?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrwnL5rmmhR
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"No doubt, mum," said Eric with a smile. He turned to his grandmother, coming towards her. "And you look as beautiful as the Queen of England."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUTpEO2bCIo
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"Oh, you always know how to flatter me, Eric," said Amanda with a giggle. Eric came over to give her a hug and a kiss on the cheek.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡesXrGEzTVL
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Leo turned to his mother and Diana quickly before they noticed that he had been looking at Carly for a long time. "You two look great," he said.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡERcMr6NwQ9
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"Thank you, dear," Mrs. McDonell said with a huge smile.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvjwW6yGgol
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"Carly, you look really nice," Leo said, turning his attention back to her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzBMvtuIhe
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Carly gave him a bright smile. "Thank you, Leo," she said. Diana, who noticed her blush, raised an eyebrow.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMyuqXcfth
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"Yeah, Carly," said Eric, straightening himself after hugging Amanda. "You look like a princess from a fairy tale. Very pretty."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxAPPhWtND
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"Thanks, Eric," said Carly.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vqhFb5jIU
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"Hey, where is Angel?" Eric asked as he looked around the lobby.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qe34a3yAl
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"She went to get something in the car," Oliver answered. "You should see her, though. She looks stunning."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYnSMykD2sn
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"Since when did you start complimenting women like that, young man?" Diana asked. Oliver didn't answer as he puffed his cheeks playfully.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVtADb6qKKi
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Carly turned to look at the doors to the lobby. "Oh, look," she said. "Here she comes now."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCWJL5nOHWg
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They all turned their eyes to the door. Eric's eyes couldn't believe what they saw, and his mouth flew slightly open. Leo felt his whole surroundings disappear from his sight when he saw Angel walk through the door. It's like Angel appeared like a beacon in the dark, and she's the only one he could focus his eyes on. He is speechless at her appearance.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFoy6OSDXni
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Angel couldn't help but notice eyes on her, not only from the McDonell family but from people who appeared in and out of the lobby. She couldn't help but feel uncomfortable, hoping that she didn't look too bad. She looked down at the red velvet dress. It was a sweetheart off-shoulder dress with a wide neckline showing her shoulders, collarbones, and straight sleeves. The dress also had shoulder straps studded with crystal rhinestones. Her dress hugged her curves and ran all the way down to her feet. Thankfully, she was wearing silver-strapped, high-heeled shoes. Not to mention that a slit ran up the left side of her dress, exposing her beautiful, slender leg.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2TImqGrHbS
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"Wow, is it hot in here, or is it just me?" Eric asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbyshNDZ1c
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Angel didn't know how to make sense of his words as she blushed, looking down at her feet. Her black and red hair, tied in a lovely curl ball with a few strands of her hair in front that fell in curls, bounced at the slight movement of her head. Amanda, Diana, and Carly couldn't help but giggle at her. Mrs. McDonell wasn't all impressed that Angel had stolen the show. When she turned to look at Leo, there was a look on his face that she had never seen on him before.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJhhGEN3Jo
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Leo felt like he was out of breath as Angel continued to be the focus of his vision. Her hairstyle suited her, as did her dress. He couldn't ignore the makeup on her face, either. It wasn't too much, but the classic black eyeliner and red glossy lipstick made her look all the more beautiful. After Eric had complimented her, Leo noticed just how quickly her cheeks blushed, bringing out a radiant aura to her appearance. He noticed that she also wore matching red oval-shaped earrings surrounded by shining rhinestones. Her fingernails, painted in deep red nail polish, made the way she held her white, glittering purse in her hand look somewhat admirable. His eyes moved to her feet, and it's then that she noticed how cute her painted toes looked. His eyes went up her leg next, which was slightly exposed by the slit of her dress. Oliver was right when he said she looked stunning. However, Leo thought that the right word to use would've been extravagant.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxQ4I44p71
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Mrs. McDonell wasn't the only one who noticed the way Leo looked at Angel. Carly had turned to look at him and realized her sister's appearance had captured his attention. There was a certain way in which he looked at Angel that made Carly feel something inside her start to boil. She felt the sudden need to wave her hand across his face to snap him out of his trance, but that could only make things even more awkward. However, Oliver came to stand beside Leo and pulled the sleeve of his jacket.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYvkf04VOJo
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"She looks beautiful, doesn't she?" Oliver asked.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLI44DK1hm
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Leo looked down at Oliver, looking dazed as if woken from a sleep, and asked, "What?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvD4XfhMGal
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Amanda smiled at Leo, as she had also noticed from the start how he had been looking at Angel when she walked in. The conversation they had in the car came back to her, and it flattered her heart somehow.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvIeTLd0HP
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"You must really have messed with his head, Angel," said Diana as she gave Leo a cheeky smile. "I did a good job making you look gorgeous, didn't I?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRrE95CRQ7i
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"You did an excellent job," said Amanda as she looked at Diana with a smile.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6K1mnPuSWp
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Angel looked up at Leo, and their eyes finally met. They quickly looked away as they both felt uncomfortable. Angel wished she hadn't picked out the dress. Earlier, she had not only felt Eric's eyes on her but Leo's as well. She felt uncomfortable with the way they both looked at her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZYytMcHQd
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"Okay, we're done stargazing," said Mrs. McDonell. "We've got dinner to attend to."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHNsvrF4Br
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"Oh, right, said Eric, shaking his head a bit as he still looked at Angel. "Let me just say that you look gorgeous, Angel. Would you mind me escorting you to the restaurant?"427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiqthVs4kOU
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"Uh, sure," said Angel. "And thanks for the compliment."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nxsd4bRqV
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"No need. Shall we?" Eric came to stand by her side and offered his arm.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvcP5orfwmQ
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Angel gave him a smile and a nod of her head. She wrapped her hand around Eric's arm. Eric smiled at her, feeling rather lucky to have such a gorgeous lady by his side. He started to make his way to the restaurant with Angel. Mrs. McDonell followed behind them. Leo looked on at Angel and Eric as they made their way out of the lobby before Oliver pulled at his sleeve again, pulling Leo along as they followed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPOWIAafdF
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Carly, hoping for Leo to help her push Amanda's wheelchair, felt a little disheartened when she saw him walk away. Angel's stunning appearance still had him dazed by the look on his face, Carly concluded. She remained behind with Diana and Amanda, pushing Amanda's chair behind her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8182b349v6
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"Angel has really got those boys confused," said Amanda as they followed.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRnvWNJ3NT3
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"It's not our fault she picked a lovely dress," said Diana. "And I didn't have to put much makeup on her. She's naturally beautiful." She turned to look at Carly. "Both of you are."427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkFZlKThEN
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Carly smiled. "Thanks," she said. Still, the compliment didn't make her feel better. Not after Angel took much of her boyfriend's attention away from her.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpkRg9l7ZFy
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Carly's night was far from being a pleasant one. As she and the others left the lobby, a red car pulled up in front of the entrance of the hotel. Miranda, in her black boots and jeans with an orange shirt, walked out of the car with her backpack in her hands. Walters told her he would find her in the lobby while he went to pack the car in the hotel's parking lot.427Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPaJZKeSnUe
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Miranda walked over to the hotel entrance after Walters drove away, and she couldn't help but look around the hotel lobby when she entered. She has been here countless times, and there's no doubt that the client who called for her is super rich. For her, it was just business as usual. However, it wouldn't hurt for something extraordinary to happen to her tonight.8964 copyright protection423ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3brr9mJgDM 維尼

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