After finishing their dessert, there was joyful laughter and conversation all around the table. Everyone was actively participating except for one person in particular, whose mind seemed elsewhere. Angel did all she could to keep track of what was being said, but failed to do so. A funny feeling came over her now and then that something bad was going to happen if Leo were to see Kim and Trina.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT78zDFDdHt
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She smiled kindly at Mr. Cho, who addressed her, and never said as much as a simple “yes.” Now and then, she would try to look over her shoulder at Kim and Trina. However, every time she did, Eric would find her looking and would throw her a smile, thinking that she was looking at him. Pretending like nothing was going on, Angel would smile back and try her best to engage herself in the conversation.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtzU7w8zF26
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It was now time to leave, as the dinner event had finally ended. Angel felt relieved. Maybe if they left early, Leo wouldn’t have to see Kim or Trina. Mr. Cho and Mr. McDonell stood up to mark the end of their dinner date as they shook hands. Angel slowly stood up from the table before anyone else, and it was then that she saw Kim and Trina through the corner of her eye. Rising from their table, the two women made their way to the ladies' room.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0abFTABeoW
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Trina and Kim entered the ladies’ room. They had noticed earlier that the McDonells had finished their dinner with the visitors, and Kim had told Trina that it was best to leave in case Leo looked across the room and noticed them.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡppafXYTF5P
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“Gosh, that was scary,” said Trina as she went over to the sinks to look at her scared self in the mirror.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflorCuj5y7
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“Let’s hope that no one saw us,” said Kim, who still stood by the closed door.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRCO6BWVKR1
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“Angel obviously did. I feel she’ll tell Leo that we’re here.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYj3eljnBCZ
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“I doubt it.” Kim shook her head. “If she has known Leo in the short time they’ve been staying together, she wouldn’t tell him. Leo can be a time bomb.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡht3MZDrBob
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“Yet, I don’t know why you love him.” Trina looked at Kim, shaking her head.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡamN8DEglff
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“It’s called unconditional love. Maybe what you have for Eric is nothing but infatuation.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmb8wcNsYI
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Trina threw a surprised look at Kim with her mouth wide open. Kim didn’t give her any attention as she entered one of the toilet stalls.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58L8Njcaul
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Meanwhile, at the table where the McDonells had had their dinner with the visitors, everyone had now stood. Angel wanted to go to the ladies’ room when Carly stopped her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyqHXgvEsVL
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“Hey, if you want to go to the ladies', we can go together,” she said.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWujunU39ip
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Oh, no, Angel thought to herself. If Carly goes with her, she will find Trina and Kim in there, and no doubt she will tell Leo about them.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWyN6URkijO
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“Ah..., no, I was thinking maybe I should take a look around the beautiful hotel while we’re here,” said Angel.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcJ4DxopnMv
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“Good idea, Angel,” said Eric. “Leo and I were thinking of staying here for a while and exploring." Eric threw Leo a look, and Leo brought up a small smile. Carly smiled inward, knowing what Leo meant in the message he sent her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zHAncVIy5
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“I was just about to ask dad and the others to go home without us while we chill around here for a bit,” said Leo as he looked at his parents.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVSr0Ntbh2O
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“Do you mind if I join you?” Marco asked. “We’re booked at this hotel, and I wouldn’t mind."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡScsvjWnfsg
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Leo, Eric, Angel, and Carly all looked at him coldly, not wanting him around at all. Marco read their looks, and it didn’t bother him one bit as he continued to smile at them.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCi46Ab4G5
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“That will be great,” said Mr. McDonell. “That way, you can all get to know each other. We old folks will head off home.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0ZEInl6T9
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Oliver looked at his mother beside him and asked, “Can I stay with Leo and the others too?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJe1rORGkw
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“Considering it’s a Friday, I’ll allow it,” said Diana. She turned to Angel. “Make sure he doesn’t run around too much.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlGFKrgvL8O
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Angel gave a nod of her head.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDzfIzM0mAN
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“Have fun,” said Mr. Cho. “But not too much fun.” With that last statement, he turned to look at his son.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuqCDovVf1s
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“Don’t worry, we’ll be responsible,” Marco said as he looked at his dad.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt0jybk6cMd
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Carly decided to go to the ladies’ room. Amanda and Diana said they would also come with her. Angel turned to look at the corner of the restaurant that led to the ladies’ room. Had Trina and Kim walked out without her noticing, or were they still in there? Should she follow Carly just in case? Angel didn’t know what to do.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kLBdPyfbl
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Carly pushed Amanda’s chair to the restroom, with Diana following behind them. Angel was just about to follow when she felt Eric stand right next to her. She turned to look at him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqvVXeMil4s
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“Let’s wait for Carly outside,” said Eric.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd7xzXm9BqT
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“Yeah, sure,” Angel agreed.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwpqqxEbVP
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Mr. Cho and his colleagues, together with Mr. McDonell, led the way out of the restaurant. Leo walked alongside his mother behind them, with Angel and Eric following behind them. Angel couldn’t help but watch the other three women on the other side of the room turn around the corner to the ladies’ room.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ20gNXpktS2
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A few seconds before everyone had started to leave the table, Trina had walked out of the ladies’ room first, with Kim still in the stall. She peeped around the corner before fully stepping out, and that was when she saw Carly, Diana, and Amanda heading in her direction. She quickly ran back in, and she knocked at the door of the stall Kim was occupying.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzxD0QsMa5M
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Kim groaned, irritated at the intrusion. “What is it now, Trina?” she asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mcnwguX98
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“You have to stay in there for a while,” said Trina as she made her way into the empty stall next to the one Kim was in and closed the door. “We’ve company. Amanda, Diana, and Angel’s sister are coming here.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgR6CCRzRn
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Kim muttered something out of frustration. “This couldn’t get any worse. What of Leo? Did you see him by the table?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkNknLVn9IO
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“Well, everyone looked like they were leaving the place.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4A7zuqlKb
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Kim knew this was bad. With the three women coming here, she would miss her chance to follow Leo. Leaving this room was out of the question. If they meet Amanda, who is simply the smartest and most irritating person Kim has ever known, she will put two and two together and realize what’s going on.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5LgCRnHZ4
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Before Kim could say anything, she heard the door to the ladies’ room fly open and the sound of wheels of a wheelchair alongside some footsteps. She couldn’t help but press her lips tightly together.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9NlqdNmgVq
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“I’ll help my mum, Carly,” said Diana. “You can go ahead.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSfmogvmK0a
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“Sure,” said Carly. She entered one of the empty stalls. Kim couldn’t help but feel relieved that there were many stalls in here.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO4oRhp9JUo
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Diana took Amanda into the special stall, and when Kim was sure that they in the stalls, she realized that this was the perfect time to leave.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNZ4nFUHS7B
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Kim took a deep breath and flushed the toilet before she quickly opened the door to the stall and rushed out. Trina was shell-shocked when she heard Kim rush out as she did. She wanted to go out as well, but she was too shocked to move. Kim, on the other hand, managed to wash her hands in the sink. Without drying them, she rushed out of the ladies’ room.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHxZLcBCGNS
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Angel stood outside the restaurant with Eric, Oliver, and Leo. Mr. and Mrs. McDonell stood a few feet away from them, saying their last goodbyes to Mr. Cho. Marco said his goodbyes to the McDonells when he slowly started to approach the four waiting in front of the restaurant with his hands in the pockets of his black trousers. Eric and Leo looked at him like snakes, ready to strike at any provocation. Oliver and Angel didn’t pay him much attention at first.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMsJTn9hWCK
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“I suggest we try and mend our relationship over drinks,” Marco offered when he came within earshot.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6juoRJ3Jp2
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“You talk like we just fought,” said Eric. Angel now turned to Marco with an eyebrow raised.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSM4cEHupkd
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“No, but I can tell that you all don’t like me,” Marco said with a smile. If anyone were to meet him for the first time would think, he was genuinely kind.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRn2Tk7oO1
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“Well, if you weren’t looking at us in a funny way the whole night, you wouldn’t be saying such,” said Angel.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrAOX6XlVp
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Marco raised his eyebrow when Angel spoke, and he smiled even more. “I get that comment a lot. When I meet people for the first time, I can’t help but be curious about them. I’m sorry if the way I looked at you made you uncomfortable.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4fNtT3ig76
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“You should also apologize to Carly. She doesn’t like you one bit.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj39WJaw157
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Speaking of Carly, Angel found herself quickly looking behind her to see if Carly was coming out of the restaurant. Nothing. Moreover, there was no sign of Trina or Kim anywhere.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQBjspinay
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No sooner did Angel turn away to look at Marco, did Kim suddenly appear in the lobby of the restaurant, approaching the door. She stopped in her tracks when she saw Leo, with Angel, Oliver, and Eric beside him. They were with the other man they had dinner with. She couldn’t let them see her, so she went back into the dining area and decided to wait for Trina at the table they had been sitting at.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpdty1BPxWF
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Carly left the ladies’ room and started to make her way to the restaurant’s front when a woman in a white dress quickly passed her with no warning, almost bumping into her. Carly stopped and watched the woman walk away, and it didn’t please her that the woman didn’t so much as apologize. Brushing the incident aside, Carly made her way to the entrance, where she found Marco looking straight at her when she walked out.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwxygOScr6s
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“Ah, here is she,” said Marco.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1rVC62fWSE
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“What is it?” Carly asked as she looked at Eric and her sister.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFN7Q1Gpc0
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“Marco here wants to apologize to you,” Eric answered. “He didn’t realize that he was looking at you funny during dinner.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKXPN1gg8r5
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Carly scoffed. “If anyone didn’t know you better, they would think you’re a stalker,” she said.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhNqms4DSRc
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“I can assure you, I’m not,” said Marco. “And if I made you uncomfortable in any way, I apologize.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWUaTn0phU
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Carly didn’t know what to say next as she looked over at Marco, still smiling. Arguing with him wasn’t going to get her anywhere. She gave a nod, accepting his apology. However, she still felt she had to be more careful around him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6bFxv3sg5N
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Angel continued to look at her sister, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. It seems like she didn't meet Kim and Trina in the ladies' room, Angel thought. If she had, Carly was going to ask and might as well have told Leo about it. May be it was for the best if she hadn't seen them after all, Angel concluded.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡynfe6UjQy5
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A minute after Carly left the ladies’ room, Trina quickly walked out, breathing a sigh of relief that she hadn’t been caught. She hoped she would find Kim waiting for her outside the restaurant, but as soon as she walked around the corner, she felt her phone beep in her green purse. When she pulled it out, she saw a message from Kim telling her to come back to their table. Trina found Kim exactly where she said she would be and went over to join her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ02sf55GVz3
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“I thought you went out of the restaurant,” said Trina.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi66CaHGpDp
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“I was about to when I found the rest of the family waiting outside,” said Kim, rolling her eyes.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCW6M5jpZgV
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“Well, maybe they will be going back home, and Leo won’t be staying at the hotel to meet his lover.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQdDQoKx1yj
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“I doubt it. I know Leo. Whenever he invited me over for dinner with his family, we would sometimes chill out somewhere at a hotel while everyone went back home. Trust me, with his new lover, he’s obviously going to do the same thing.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7GJcDTrWNe
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“I sure hope you’re right. Or else we would’ve come here for nothing.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnYVunbMR5w
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"And I almost bumped into Carly just now," said Kim, looking sideways.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBWGBeo11Mj
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"Did she see you?" Trina asked, looking horrified.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHsKkLCH6KC
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"No. But if I turned around to apologize to her, she would no doubt tell the others about me. Let's wait a little before we head out."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfKYplDhlW
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At the entrance of the hotel, Mr. Cho and his colleagues went upstairs to their rooms. Diana and Amanda joined the rest of the family and split, with the older people heading back home and the youth bunch on their own.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhuCt2MfRZn
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“I hear the hotel has a lovely garden out back,” said Angel. “Maybe we can start exploring from there.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjoUYbQdXEG
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“Good idea,” said Marco. “I was there this afternoon, and the place is gorgeous. I bet it looks beautiful even at night.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYswVlQhcA
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“Yeah, let’s go there,” said Eric as he came to stand in between Angel and Marco. He threw Marco a warning look, and all Marco did was smile.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvxdTsh5hxJ
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Leo and Carly, on the other hand, shared a look, and both of them smiled.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeUZRODKUaS
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Marco started to lead the way. Angel, Oliver, and Eric followed closely behind him. Carly and Leo also followed.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPDPMWrOdQ
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Kim and Trina happened to appear in the lobby just in time to see Leo walk away with the others. She and Trina looked at each other. The two couldn’t help but share a look.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGop0x1upA
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“I told you he would stay behind,” said Kim.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeIwNzQRzky
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“Yeah, but is he really going to meet his lover?” Trina asked. “They all look like a group of teenagers going out to have fun after prom night. And there’s Oliver with them.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ZhvCXjnno
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“Well, yeah. He’ll probably ditch the group and head off on his own. I know him. We better go, but we've got to be careful that they don’t see us.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqaXuWPAcl
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“You don’t have to remind me.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAMSaP5BHim
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The two women walked out of the restaurant, looking both ways to make sure there was no one else from the McDonell family around. They watched Leo from a distance and started to follow. They noticed that they were heading to the back end of the hotel. The two women made sure to follow at a safe distance.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2JqQgVmf4b
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At the entrance of the hotel, a black Chevrolet SUV pulled up, and the door to the passenger side flew open. Red Lion stepped out of it. He wore all black today, with a black leather jacket, shirt, jeans, and black boots. Hugo had come along with him as he appeared from the other side of the car. Red Lion signaled for the driver to go ahead and pack the car. The car drove away as Red Lion and Hugo approached the doors to the hotel.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTcsgPPPDZi
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“I hear Walters has already arrived,” said Hugo as they walked into the lobby.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw0pP2HmT2z
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“But not our host,” said Red Lion. The two of them walked over to the elevator.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXx2PWFMuhI
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“Strange,” said Hugo as he pressed the button to summon the elevator when they reached it. “Isn’t he supposed to be there?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2vlZl4j2L
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“I hear something came up at the last minute,” said Red Lion. The door to the elevator flew open. A blue-eyed blonde woman walked out of the elevator, holding the hand of a young brown-haired girl. The two men entered the elevator. Hugo pressed the button to go to the floor, where they were supposed to go. The doors closed.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJIpkIEXDSh
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“Well, while we wait,” said Hugo, “maybe we can try and think through our proposal first.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Uw6baFW8u
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Red Lion slowly turned his head to look at Hugo. He raised an eyebrow. “And why would we do that?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRlc5bU2WLZ
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“Oh, it’s simple. Did it ever occur to you that all this might be a bad idea?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQjaqmCV0F
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“If we’re going to infiltrate Andre’s cartel without him knowing, we will need his help. I’ve worked with him and his men before.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PPvVMmKF2
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The elevator stopped, and the bell rang, indicating that they had reached their desired floor. The doors slid open, and the two walked out.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjvMDkmiyR
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“I sure hope your plan works,” said Hugo.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvWgnofqWsi
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Red Lion scoffed. “Since when have my plans ever failed?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7cQuKfHWSJ
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“Sometimes it does have a few hiccups on the way. There is never a perfect plan, you know. We’ve had to make contingencies.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEdweateFsZ
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They had finally reached the hotel room, and before Hugo could knock on the door, Red Lion turned to look at him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOggHagfFT
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“You’re right,” said Red Lion. “But I have a good feeling about this one. And there will be fewer contingencies, I promise you that.” He indicated with his head to Hugo to knock on the door.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvKI7I6I5Jx
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Hugo did as instructed, and a few seconds later, the door flew open. Standing before them was Walters.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyrRGqaKk1
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“Hey, Walters,” said Red Lion, not waiting to be invited in as he walked past. “Good to see you’re early.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeJiGhKforD
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“I’m not always late for,” said Walters, sounding irritated as he closed the door after Hugo.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLiv9beH0R
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“I see there are no guards around,” said Red Lion as he stood in the living room area. “Where’s that girl you said you'd bring along?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ513lTwGdxv
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Before Walters could say anything, the door to the bathroom flew open, and Miranda walked out, humming to herself. She stopped in her tracks when she saw Red Lion and Hugo standing in the living room. Her face filled with horror when she saw Red Lion, as the memory of him back at the party came back to her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHASAB4SLm
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Red Lion smiled at her, remembering her as well. “I remember you,” he said. “You were the girl who couldn’t mind her own business, right?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMNZNPLkcw
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Hugo and Walters gave Red Lion a questioning look. Miranda blushed in embarrassment.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlvAPqqv1DW
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“I’m joking, sorry,” said Red Lion, quickly reading the room. “I didn’t mean it like that, really. I don’t want to ruin this for everyone, so I’m sorry.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGxDR0jzrEu
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Miranda meekly said, “Whatever. I’ll be out on the balcony if you need me.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2CuBH5IlT8
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She slowly made her way to the open balcony. Red Lion watched her go, and as soon as she was out of sight, he turned to look at Walters. Walters knew what he was about to say, so he quickly had to say something.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJSr1XmtMX
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“I know what you’re thinking, and it’s not happening,” said Mr. Walters.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6tXg1o3ZNP
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“Oh, I’m in too much of a good mood to say it now,” said Red Lion as he smiled and approached Walters. “But she better not mess things up for me, got it?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG0OV2r6Gaf
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Walters swallowed. “She won’t. I can promise you that.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKc0XIK89DN
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Red Lion gave me a huge grin. “Cheer up and relax, Walters,” he said. He sat on the couch. “Oh, the game is on. Pour me a glass of champagne, would you, Hugo?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9cS6vrxGX
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“Sure,” said Hugo. He gave Walters a look before going over to the tray. Walters, on the other hand, felt relieved that Red Lion was in a good mood. But she had to give Miranda a heads-up.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoKKhm9bODF
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Angel held on to Oliver’s hand as they walked out of the hotel’s doors into the beautiful garden outside, with well-manicured square lawns surrounded by short green hedges. The garden lights made the place look even more beautiful, as Marco had proclaimed. Angel couldn’t help but look around in awe. There were a few lawns up ahead with white garden benches to sit on. A few people walked around the garden. On the east side was an outdoor bar.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfG9zuUADec
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“Well, this looks lovely,” Carly commented as she joined her sister.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxEUwt3h9Hl
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“I see why they book weddings here,” said Eric. “It looks like a really romantic spot for newlyweds.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYtnhLdeI9T
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“Or for couples,” Carly added, looking at Eric.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBTdPilGFf
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“Oh, look, there’s a fountain over there,” said Oliver as he pointed to the white fountain at the center of the garden. Surprisingly, the others hadn’t noticed it before, except Marco.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7H2fRaHTx
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“I didn’t see it there,” said Leo. “You really have a good eye, Oliver.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31OxoqVhno
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“Can we go there and see it?” Oliver looked up at Angel.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgF0Tgnfdwb
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“Sure,” said Angel, and the two started to walk down the stone path. “This place surely is beautiful.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZOnkrpeI8t
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“It really is,” said Marco, who came up walking behind her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBmyTT2PBsc
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Angel could feel his eyes on her, and for once, she thought it better that he walk in front of her. Eric walked beside Marco, keeping an eye on him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaelzZH861
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“I love the way this place is so romantic,” said Carly as she walked alongside Leo. Leo gave her a smile.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk3UR462LcI
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Angel had a brief look behind her and noticed the look Leo gave Carly. She couldn’t help but feel there was something wrong with this whole affair. She remembered that Eric mentioned that he and Leo had thought of staying behind. Was it because Leo thought of spending some time with Carly? Then a sudden thought came over her. Kim.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCz7HNfWyFW
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“Hey, are you okay?” Eric asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2kuk3Yw5nr
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Angel snapped out of her thoughts as she realized she had actually stopped in her tracks. Oliver, who walked with her, looked worried.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjZnASwarb
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“Oh, no, don’t worry about me,” said Angel. “I’m fine.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJoTpWSckUe
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"Maybe you're just tired," said Eric. "You did work a lot yesterday."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsEqENMEj49
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"No, really, I'm fine. I just remembered something, that's all."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDvFkRl2wit
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She turned to look behind her, and she got caught looking at Marco, who, for some reason, wasn't smiling at her. Was he also worried about her? No, that's silly, Angel thought to herself.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOny8NvBkH
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Her eyes soon fell on the pair of lovebirds. She realized that the two were slowly following behind them in deep conversation. Angel couldn't tell what they were talking about, but if Kim was here for Leo, then it spelled trouble. Kim would without a doubt realize that Carly is Leo's new lover.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw5n0APSOeT
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"Hey, what's going on here?" Leo asked as he noticed everyone had stopped walking.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqgedhvtgCU
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His eyes fell on Angel, who didn't look so happy with him. He started to wonder if maybe it was because he was hanging back with Carly. He thought staying far behind would give him and Carly the opportunity to run off without anyone noticing. He would've had to wait a little longer for that to happen.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡca6Rl9bWDh
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However, he found himself blushing at the way Angel looked at him. Angel, on the other hand, wondered whether to tell Leo or not that Kim was around.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEXjcyBt1z
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Kim and Trina stood a few feet away from the exit that led to the garden. They watched as Leo and others walked down the straight stone path into the garden. Leo and Carly looked like they were in some conversation with the rest ahead of them.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6HYAK5g2x
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"You know, we better stay back," said Trina. "We’re straight in their line of sight if any of them ever decide to look behind them."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhhvHBu0qQ1
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Kim agreed with her. The two stood behind one of the open doors of the exit, peeping every now and then. If anyone were to look behind them, they could easily turn their heads to face the other direction.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj0ifbg2f1N
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They looked at the group ahead of them and noticed Leo and Carly talking to each other.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUNYmHD9NTl
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“Those two seem to be getting along just fine,” said Trina. “Do you think the two of them could be...”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbj5d24bhxU
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“I don’t think so,” said Kim. “They aren’t leaning in so close to each other. I mean, they live under the same roof, so they have no choice but to get along.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNaQ7Qr0SX7
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“But she’s very pretty. If you ask me, I wouldn’t be surprised if he did happen to fall for her.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmeYkYge2nY
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“The timeline doesn't add up. Those two met after Angel’s accident, and Leo had decided before then to break up with me, so it can’t be her.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1mPwLkW1ZV
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“I hear you. Do you think the woman is in this building right now waiting for him?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FnNa7IE3q
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“Obviously. I just want to see who it is so that I can pull all her hair out.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAv3ZsRWtJw
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“Hey, look.” Trina, who stood closest to the door, held Kim’s arm to grab her attention. “They stopped walking. I wonder what’s up.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdoIyBq1Blf
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Kim bent her head and wondered as well. Was something wrong?609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVkcJvG8Hs2
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Angel looked at Leo before landing her eyes on Carly. She had to think of something quick.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ89Q1whHpj9
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“Carly, can I talk to you for a second?” Angel asked. She looked at the rest of the male folk. “You guys can walk ahead. It’s just a little girl talk.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvgcFnPVto
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Marco raised an eyebrow at her but smiled kindly. “As you wish,” he said. “Though it would’ve been interesting to know what you’re talking about.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaxU6cmP6n
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Angel felt her cheeks heat up, but she quickly looked away by turning her eyes on Oliver. “You can go on with the guys. I’ll catch up.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlt8hXkgbT7
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Oliver nodded, and the others went on ahead, leaving the two sisters behind.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjU5oQlodxo
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“What is it, Angel?” Carly asked. “Are you upset with me and Leo?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsYuAJJfJT
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Angel wrapped her arm around Carly’s. “Let’s continue walking,” she said. “There’s something I want to ask you.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRBpESQGRTI
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“What is it?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGCoY7O8j9N
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They slowly walked along the path. The men and Oliver ahead of them turned around the corner to the right, heading towards the fountain. Oliver seemed to be saying something funny because the men had smiles on their faces. Children can be something sometimes, Angel thought to herself.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8aDkgnpu5r
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“Were you planning on running off with Leo to the hotel room he booked for the evening?” Angel asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAJbEsIcEU5
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Carly looked at Angel. “Ah..., no. No, I don’t think so.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnvNitySlbt
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“Funny. Because when I said I wanted to go sightseeing, Eric said that he and Leo had planned to stay here a little longer. And the way you two were falling behind, I had a feeling you were planning to run off. Correct me if I’m lying.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpAnDJRWwy
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Carly swallowed as Angel turned to face her. There was a serious look on Angel’s face. Carly didn’t want to admit it, but the look made Angel look even more beautiful. Her dark brown eyes looked so intense that, as much as Carly wanted to look away, she still found herself looking into them. Carly cleared her throat before she spoke.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4nfcdE6yAs
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“You’re right, Angel,” she replied. Angel scoffed. “But you don’t have to worry. Leo and I are responsible adults.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMxynloCXcb
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“It’s not the fact that you’re responsible that has me worried,” said Angel. They were now reaching the turn. The others had already gone far ahead.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCJ7RylrwE
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“Then what is it? Are you worried that Marco will figure out about me and Leo?” Carly asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz5aUgN0QAZ
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“Well, if he hasn't, then it’s either you’ve been lucky or he really doesn’t have the natural gift of figuring things out about people.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMRcL0048q
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Angel had to choose her words cleverly there. She thought it was best not to tell Carly about Kim and Trina. No doubt, she would tell Leo, which wouldn’t spell good for anyone right now. And if he were to lose his temper in front of Marco, the result would still remain the same.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsWPIlZxJA
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"So, what are you trying to say?” Carly asked as they turned to the path heading straight to the fountain.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhf6TlJ8dxy
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“Wait for Marco to leave,” said Angel. “That way, we wouldn’t have to worry about him saying things he shouldn’t be saying.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRm0pS7TXdS
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Carly chuckled. Angel looked at her sister, surprised that she was finding this amusing.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxvF832ZOCm
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“I’m sorry, Angel,” said Carly. “You sound like some undercover agent, and you want to keep things secret.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2rLuenvTwL
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If only she knew that that’s exactly what I’m doing, especially because of Kim, Angel thought to herself. “I’m just looking out for you," she said.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAZ1uB1JF5m
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“And Leo.” Carly gave her sister a smile. “As much as you don’t like to admit it, your looking out for me means you’re fond of him. Don’t pretend.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4LN8ZAGjlG
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Angel rolled her eyes as she scoffed. “Don’t be silly. If you weren’t involved with him, I wouldn’t mind if he ran off a cliff.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡijcqdoKvf0
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“Now that’s mean.” Carly playfully hit Angel on the head and laughed out loud. “Don’t worry. There will be a time when the two of you will get along like old friends.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpd0m94a17j
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“That will only happen when pigs fly,” said Angel. “Let’s hurry. I see Oliver beckoning to us.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyBM4ZOCnIh
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The sisters hurried along, and from afar, near the exit door of the hotel, Kim and Trina looked on at the two sisters. They started to make their way slowly down the stone path into the garden. With the cover of trees, they could still hide themselves from plain sight.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX8PqeW2RUM
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“I’m guessing Angel didn’t tell Carly about us,” said Kim as she stood beside a tree to hide herself. She noticed Carly laughing aloud.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ5qMEwTEyz
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“Maybe they were talking about the other man who is with them,” said Trina, who looked towards the fountain. “When I noticed him at their table, I couldn’t help but realize how handsome he is.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSt0zcffif0
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Kim shook her head. “You claim to be in love with Eric, but it’s plain to see that you’re always drooling for the next handsome guy you lay your eyes on.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2o3LhBwaTS
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“Oh, please, you can’t deny that there are more men out there handsome than Leo. I just say he’s eye-catching, not that I want to date him or anything.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWOujpD01mR
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“We should stay here for a while,” said Kim as she folded her arms. “If we follow, they will see us in plain sight.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPY82CWYHew
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Trina didn’t argue there. And the two watched as the sisters joined the others at the fountain.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQDi5EnJ0H2
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“Hey, what is it, Oliver?” Angel asked as she unhooked her arm around Carly’s and approached him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEXyB2UYn49
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“This seems like a wish fountain,” said Oliver as he pointed to the pool basin. At the bottom of it were dimes and nickels scattered around.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMBIeByJiKq
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“Would you like to make a wish?”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMNcro5mPXC
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“I would love to, but Leo and Eric are bullying me, saying that those things don’t work and won’t give me a coin.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0m313wWtLn
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Leo and Eric, who both stood on the opposite side of the fountain, looked at Oliver in disbelief. Angel looked at the two of them and folded her arms.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ34Upf9ldRt
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“Don’t believe a word he says,” said Leo. “You know how Oliver lies a lot.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtiKgJyGYXp
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“Oh, I can assure you, Angel,” said Marco as he came over to her. “They were in a deep argument about it. I didn’t want to intervene since it felt more like a family affair.” Marco raised an eyebrow at Eric and Leo.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHAJqwWTpCN
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“No way,” said Eric as he shook his head at Marco. “Angel, you seriously can’t believe Marco too.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjI2Q29BxWF
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“Come on, you two, give Oliver a coin,” said Angel. “No one has to land in the pool of water tonight.”609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdvGWF1SxUR
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“Will you really do that?” Leo asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBeQB88VTFQ
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“Are you testing me?” Angel cocked her head to the side. She started to make her way around the fountain towards Leo and Eric.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXPnRELBtak
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While Leo and Eric were making up excuses to save themselves, Marco went over to Carly, who was watching the whole affair with amusement.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0IJer3swr
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“So, I hear you're a college student," said Marco as he stood beside her. "What are you studying?"609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBAEDWaZF6a
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"History," answered Carly. "I'm in my second year."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxm5nCQYxn4
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"Nice. I was hoping you were also working for the McDonells. I was going to be seeing you at the office."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfrRoexEKfA
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"You will be around for a while?" Carly asked, trying not to feel uncomfortable.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcyc3XWTbzO
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"Yeah, I will. My dad and his associates will be heading back a day after tomorrow. He told me to stick around to see how things are done at the McDonell company."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdjyOj9jcH7
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"Oh, okay." Carly felt a little bad for Angel. She would've had to put up with him for a while longer.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡArhfWNUSvG
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"Is your sister dating anyone?" Marco asked as he focused his eyes on Angel, who was now probing Leo and Eric to give her a coin.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRODSiBPZD6
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"Huh, why do you ask?" Carly raised an eyebrow.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnoZgnIPyRg
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Marco looked at her with a smug smile on his face. "I was just asking," he replied. "I'm betting a woman like her is already taken."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgbO8igr7yK
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Carly cleared her throat. Lying to him would've been appropriate, but she knows Angel wouldn't like that, especially if he happened to ask around.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDZz0TBX6pJ
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"No, she's single," she answered. "Her previous relationship didn't go so well. He cheated on her, and she broke things off."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5G3GFIJC4b
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"I bet the guy begged for her forgiveness." Marco’s eyes seemed to drift off somewhere in his thoughts. "But a woman like her wouldn't tolerate such behavior."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAtV5yyGgl
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His response surprised Carly. He sounded like he had known Angel all his life. She noticed the look in his eyes when he went back to look at her sister. She couldn't tell what she saw in them, but it made her suddenly want to change the subject.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrUnwTlFDPj
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"And what about you?" she asked. "Aren't you seeing someone?"609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc4rVjcwkHD
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The look in his eyes disappeared as he turned his head to answer her. "No," he said. "Or can I say yes? Many women fall head over heels in love with me, and they enjoy my company so much that I can't really point out if I have one."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KkiDlNDRw
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"Huh?" She shouldn't be surprised. She had a feeling he was more of a player.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuhxjl0oHPx
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"Don't tell your sister," he warned jokingly. "I don't want her resenting me because of that."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjWPOaMXoM
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"I doubt she will." Carly had a funny feeling that Marco might actually be interested in her sister after all.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58Z3Jt3mMP
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She turned to look at Angel, who had somehow managed to get a coin from Leo. He dug into the pocket of his trousers and fetched out his wallet. He brought out a nickel and placed it in Angel’s outstretched hand. She gladly smiled at him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVcvNbUydCe
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"Now, that wasn't so hard, was it?" she asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFv3nOuiYTG
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"Well, you threatened to throw us in the water, and I'm wearing an expensive suit," said Leo, feeling his cheeks start to heat up.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn0JoxqZ3de
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"It was worth it. You don't think I would?"609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjnackeNxrY
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"Oh, I believe you would," said Eric.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1h1rqAw5fx
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"Why are you agreeing to this?" Leo asked as he looked at Eric with a confused look.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwu4WTVk6rC
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"You better believe it too," said Carly. "Angel is a lot stronger than you think."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyj1Tw9vyQd
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"I'll believe it when I see it." He didn't have to. The struggle they had a few days ago at Carly’s bedroom door was proof of that.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhg6KC34HHr
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"I can show you tomorrow if you want," said Angel. "I would like to have done it right now, but you're in a suit, and you've already given me what I need." She gestured with her eyes toward the coin.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNLhxlzgOdH
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"Is that a challenge?" Leo raised an eyebrow.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMIImf9eAx
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"No, no more challenges between the two of you," said Eric.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ73hspwJOaH
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"Why don't we all go and have a drink instead?" Marco suggested.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ULogm8bvA
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"Yeah," Angel agreed. "Let's leave this challenge for another day."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWnJsLQVCx
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"Oh boy," said Eric, rolling his eyes. "As long as it's not tomorrow, I'm okay. I want to lose my head a little with a drink tonight."609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAFW0ms9uC
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"Do you mean you want to get drunk?" Oliver asked.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlXAajQo0Tz
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Angel looked forcibly at Eric, warning him that he shouldn't have said that in the presence of a child. The others, who saw her expression, almost burst out laughing. Eric knew he was going to get an earful from Angel after this.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3VI2CRsKOq
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"No, I meant having fun," said Eric as he looked at his brother.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGG82icdL8
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"Then let's go have fun," said Marco.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkF3M6vPqWc
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"Wait," said Angel as she gave Oliver the coin. "Don't you want to make your wish?"609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡolb7SBzlHs
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Oliver looked at it with a contemplative look. "Mm, can I do it after having fun," he answered.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoF0KQqEXFw
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Eric and Leo rolled their eyes at Oliver. They knew giving him the coin was pointless, and that's why they didn't want to give it to him in the first place.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPXDJMiHIoH
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They all left the fountain and started to make their way to the outdoor bar. Kim and Trina, who kept their eyes on them, started to follow up the stone path.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS2ht2Co8aR
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Miranda felt like staying on the balcony a little longer. Walters had come to check up on her a few minutes ago to see if she was okay. He brought her a glass of champagne to cheer her up a little and asked her if she would come back inside. She declined, telling him that she would only come in when their host arrived.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68yjWa1Px7
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As she looked out of the balcony, below her was an open bar. It was evening, and it would only be obvious to find people occupying the tables on the cobblestones of the bar area. Some in large groups; others small. She wished she could go down there and get herself a drink, but not when she was only there for business.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWt1shq4fq
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She took a sip of her champagne and wished for something out of the ordinary to happen. After Red Lion terrified her with his presence, she felt going back in there wasn't much of an option.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6Tj7mw9ar
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After taking the glass away from her lips, she stared at the bar below, and her eyes suddenly fell upon a face she never expected to see. Her heart fluttered at the sight of his handsome face. Looking elegant in his suit was Leo McDonell in the flesh.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUrduxyB4FR
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Miranda gasped, and her fingers around the glass almost grew so numb that she had to quickly tell herself to get it together. Leo McDonell was here. And he walked into the bar area like he owned the place. That's one thing she liked about him. He carried with him authority, and he didn’t shy away from showing it.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLeWMNepNcY
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Walking beside Leo was another good-looking man whom Miranda felt she had also seen before. Behind Leo was another handsome Asian man. And walking beside him were two women who looked extravagantly beautiful. One of them, who wore a red dress, held the hand of a little boy. She couldn't see the faces of the women clearly, as they had their backs facing her as they talked to the Asian man.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrv4grdpo46
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Miranda turned to Leo, and after he talked to the man who was beside him, he turned around while the man he had been talking to walked to the bar counter. The woman in the red dress and the child went over to the other side of the bar, with the Asian leading the way. Leo remained behind with the woman in the aqua blue dress. Miranda still couldn't see her face.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgIwkJvR9YZ
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She noticed how Leo talked with the woman before him, and Miranda couldn't help but feel a little envious. She wished she was the one who was standing with him.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2qGMKsDOw8
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The man who went over to the bar called over to Leo. Leo turned to him and went back to address the woman before leaving her on her own. Miranda would've glued her eyes on Leo, but she wanted to see who this woman was.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUd3LEDYqf4
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The woman in the blue dress started to look around the bar, and it was then that Miranda saw the side of her face. There was no mistaking who it was under all that makeup. And she should've known from the very start by her body language that it's her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNuyTiH5FV
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The glass in Miranda's hand slowly started to grow a crack, but she somehow managed to stop herself from fully breaking it. She watched Carly with viciousness, as she looked elegant in her aqua blue dress. Miranda felt like jumping off the balcony to reach her quickly.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeRXiF8Wwkt
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Miranda put the glass down on the glass table on the balcony and took a deep breath. Her heart felt like it had been lit up by a fiery fire, and it was raging ever more quickly. There's something she has to do about it. She had been keeping this frustration in for a long time, and the woman down there just had to be the reason for it. It was best to let it out on her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxrmrmfBysh
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Miranda had to think of an excuse to go downstairs. As much as she wanted to see Leo down there in person, she had to get rid of Carly first, and no one was going to stop her.609Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZAPGtxorL1
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