The rays of the sun crept its way through the large glass doors of the ship, lighting up the room. There was confetti and paper cups all around, not to mention empty beer and wine bottles that littered the floor. An unlikely object sat in the middle of the messy dance floor: a wooden chair. Someone sat on it as he bathed in the sun's rays. He leaned back lazily as he took in the view of the sun rising to the east above the waters of the New York harbour. He had been busy the whole night and felt like he needed sleep. But the exciting feeling of everything going according to plan rushed through his bloodstream like adrenaline, keeping him awake.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡguuPb9jZlw
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He had his phone in hand, which lay flat on his outstretched left leg. He lifted the phone, but had still not received any reply from the person he had just texted. No bother; she must be tired like I am, Red Lion thought to himself.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqI7ZfMLTe
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As he continued to look on at the glittering blue waters, he heard a set of footsteps coming behind him, and he could tell who was approaching.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuslZ9rY7wg
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Carlos began to sing in Spanish, a common Mexican song, snapping his fingers. Red Lion recognized the song. He would’ve told Carlos any other day to shut his mouth, but there’s something about it that soothed him a little. Carlos might not have a good singing voice, but his voice was like honey to Red Lion’s ears.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdIiZv6fdlz
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When Carlos and Hugo came close, Carlos took hold of Red Lion’s shoulders and shook him in an excited way, forcing Red Lion to dance side to side on his chair. The gesture made Red Lion smile. Soon enough, he tapped Carlos’ hand on his shoulder informing him to stop. Carlos did as instructed and approached the glass doors leading to the deck, still singing. Hugo remained by Red Lion’s side, shaking his head at his jolly comrade.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡograpnf7D0
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"You threw quite a party last night," said Hugo, who’s deep voice was a bit groggy after drinking too much. It’s still a wonder to many, especially Red Lion, how he didn’t get so drunk and have a hangover the next day.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4MNAhxvhiy
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"Yes, I did," said Red Lion, feeling rather proud of himself. "Slowly but surely, I’ll get what I want."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ90Q2eff0aL
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"No doubt about it. But you've got to be careful, though. If Andre catches a whiff of what’s going on, it will be dreadful."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbxijDmRtQw
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"I’ve calculated the risks. And trust me, I plan not to fail."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5EQnSmz4n
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"What of Walters? What are you going to do with him?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqsMaNcu5yO
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"I’ll forgive him for his little stunt last night. But when coming to other things, I’m starting to wonder whether to involve him or not."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCva9qZaXuZ
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Hugo raised an eyebrow as he looked down at Red Lion. "You do know he’s already fishy about you since you didn’t tell him the full details of your plan."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqezLSgadK
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"Yeah, I know. But I did tell Alex, though."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvffMMAX7zg
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With the continuous singing of Carlos on the deck, Hugo paid him less attention as his facial expression turned into a grave one.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5lr7dsDjv
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"You told him? Why?" Hugo asked.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYs5pjgQiBh
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"Alex is useful," Red Lion answered as he looked up at Hugo with a smile. "And I happen to like him. He is a real hard worker, as he has proved in the last couple of days."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5W6t7Tpwj
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"Don’t tell me you plan to involve him all the way? Walters isn’t going to like it. You know how he opposed you bringing Carly on board."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtAJNKh8dpJ
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"I know. But look at what the two have done so far. With those two following along with my plans, I don’t see it going wrong."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi3Rnp6gL5t
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"Really? Aren’t you forgetting that there are always minor setbacks?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggDONTigO0
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"For example, Walters, yes. But I know how to handle him. Don’t worry," Red Lion noticed the look Hugo gave him. "He’s as stubborn as an ox, and he doesn’t trust me in some areas."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLsN228dVyS
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"If I were you, I would act fast on him."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZXhizZfvh0
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Red Lion gave a nod. "True. But he’s very vital to me, especially with dealings at the club. He won’t be easy to get rid of just yet."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdsocsHvhwS
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"I trust you to make the right decisions, then."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMPmFPhdIz
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Red Lion laughed, his laugh echoing alongside Carlos' singing. "Have I ever made the wrong one that would put us all at risk?" He stood up from his seat and patted his hand on Hugo’s shoulder. "With me, Hugo, our organization will be an unstoppable force. I can promise you that."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYg9M3ujrkF
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Red Lion turned to Carlos, singing with his arms wide on the deck. Red Lion joined in the singing and went over to his comrade on the deck. Hugo shook his head with a smile on his face and followed Red Lion. When Red Lion went onto the deck, Carlos turned to look at him and, with an outstretched arm, wrapped it around Red Lion's shoulders. The two continued to sing, while facing the sun, about the glorious days ahead.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4uCw8u0P5
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"Morning, how are you?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdmwVNwtPPA
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It’s been almost an hour since Leo sent Carly that text message, which she still hasn’t responded to. He had been staring down at the message for almost two minutes until he told himself to put the phone down and get to work. He did so with almost great difficulty, telling himself that Carly was probably tired and still fast asleep.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrVkz7p1XJp
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When he put his phone aside, he went to look at his computer. There were a bunch of emails, some of them from his colleagues which contained reports on their latest construction projects in New York that he needed to go through. That almost made Leo’s brain want to burst into flames. He knew it was only early working hours, but he already felt like he had worked for too long. There was no need to put himself under unnecessary pressure, as he opened up to read one email that didn’t involve any of the construction reports. As soon as he settled his mind to read, his landline on his desk started to ring. He quickly grabbed the receiver, drawing it closer to his ear.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39EvO5f5wk
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"Yes?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdDBLaQAX4S
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"Please come over to my office, Leo," said Mr. McDonell. And with that, the line cut.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIpVMIEahr
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Leo wondered what his summoning could be all about. He sounded a little serious. Could something have happened? The only way to find out is if he goes there.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoItTK5alBS
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He left the office, telling his secretary where he would be in case anyone called. As he made his way to his father’s office, he couldn’t help but feel a little anxious. He had to tell himself not to think too much or else he might end up having a heart attack.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvv4aHDfN8D
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Just as he had clear view of the door leading to his father’s office, he found Eric making his way there. Leo raised an eyebrow. Eric has also been summoned?617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRs53JSfxk
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As though sensing that Leo was behind him, Eric turned to look in Leo’s direction and smiled. Leo wished he could have Eric’s optimism at this point in time. Because he had none.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuc9jAoK3qx
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"You’ve been summoned too?" Eric asked when Leo got close.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1FdKviYug
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"Yeah," Leo answered. "And I have no idea why. Do you?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGQy6RrUied
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The corner of Eric’s lips were lifted into a smile. "I might have a guess," he said.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCcIKAwv8z
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"Which is?" Leo folded his arms.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSu8chc50B
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"You’ll know soon enough. Let’s go in. We don’t want to keep him waiting."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHPXFOJ3ik
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Leo watched Eric as he led the way to the door, greeting Mr. McDonell’s secretary. Leo gave her a nod and she smiled at him kindly. Eric knocked on the door and Mr. McDonell from inside told them to come in.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNYGLsxLq0E
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The first thing Leo’s eyes fell upon when Eric opened the door, were the two chairs that faced his father’s desk which were occupied. Mrs. Lance sat on one chair while Angel sat on the other. Upon seeing Angel, he couldn’t help but worry why she was there.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6IMcVsREM
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"Morning, Mrs. Lance," Eric greeted.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYrjHDWiFZ7
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"Morning to you too," Mrs. Lance replied. "Hey, Leo. Are you good?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7xoJA7WO7z
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"I’m good, thanks," Leo replied.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8YVB8cjSG
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"So, let’s cut to the chase," said Mr. McDonell who sat behind his desk. Leo and Eric sat down on the comfortable black sofas behind the two ladies. "As you all know we have an important meeting with the Chinese. We know that Leo and Eric have been making preparations, but I would like Mrs. Lance and Angel to be on board."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdVWOvLY6SH
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Leo felt his throat run dry so suddenly. Angel will help with the preparations? His father really didn’t mean to include more people. He and Eric have done this together several times. Including people now felt so foreign to Leo.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVifyiBZEEY
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"That will be great," said Eric.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Q2bi7bNJF
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Leo felt like giving Eric a poke with his elbow to tell him to keep quiet. But there was no hiding his enthusiasm and that irritated him the most, especially since he knew his cousin is only excited because Angel is in the fray. No wonder he was so excited before, Leo thought to himself. Did Eric know about this?617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdn52risBqf
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"When will the meeting be?" Angel asked.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYcfj1PEfIZ
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"This week on a Friday," said Mr. McDonell. "Eric, Leo, how far with the preparations?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7B6uvH6qn
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"There is a slight issue with the venue though," Eric answered. "We had many options, but we hadn’t decided on the place most suitable."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHj7fv8HrAY
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"Well, then it’s a good thing I asked these women to join us," said Mr. McDonell. "They might help since we don’t have enough time on our hands."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxWUm8h9Yp
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Leo raised an eyebrow. It’s true that Eric, and he had struggled a little on this last assignment, but there was a hotel that was ready to help host their meeting, and they were meant to visit the place this afternoon. Now he had a feeling he might be heading over there with Angel tagging along.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUjgnDX4Cyq
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"We have a place in mind," Leo found himself saying. "So there is no need for the ladies to be bothered about this."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuX5lI7WqJ
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"Look at you being so macho," said Mrs. Lance, turning to look at Leo. "You need a woman’s touch when it comes to such things. Your mother might have been helping you out sometimes, but she isn’t here to do so. So don’t be so egoistic and let us help."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ832oTYukWM
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"I couldn’t have put it in any other way," said Mr. McDonell, looking satisfied. "Let’s get this done quickly. Eric, Leo, you will tag Mrs. Lance and Angel along with you today."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Jej5Oy6UI
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"Alright, we will leave in the afternoon soon after lunch," said Eric.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXdTcFwONF
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"Sounds good," said Mrs. Lance. "Will that be all?" she asked as she turned to Mr. McDonell.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5GxPHnTpxl
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"Yes," said Mr. McDonell. "Thank you all for coming."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxW10uJdhs6
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Everyone else all stood up from their seats. The two ladies made their way to the door first, but Eric was quick enough to reach it before them to open it. Mrs. Lance thanked Eric for being such a gentleman and Angel also thanked him. Eric and Leo were the last to leave.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsrk9z8uFvk
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"Isn’t this exciting?" Eric asked when they were out of earshot from Angel and Mrs. Lance. "Those two ladies get to help us out."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMBOYbvYFOZ
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"I know you only mean Angel," said Leo, feeling irritated.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBZoLGYy5a
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"Well, you know me so well." Eric beamed with a smile that Leo felt blinded his eyes.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKS9XICk83
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"Whatever, this is getting annoying. Why did my father pick Angel when anyone else would’ve helped out?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwyyVoGA3N
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"To gain experience I think. Besides, it’s great to take on assignments outside the office."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xpY6DcXab
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"Yeah, I guess. Hey, did you happen to know about this?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuf9YsGddw6
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Eric smiled as he answered, "no." Leo sucked his teeth.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwtm3IhAvJ
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Ahead of them, Mrs. Lance took a detour to her office, while Angel was making her to the work area when she met Derrick coming in her direction.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcbhySaZIL0
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"Morning," he greeted.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1D8xsLjg4A
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"Good morning, Derrick," Angel greeted.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnFxn06pDNA
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"I didn’t see you at your desk when I passed by. I thought you weren’t going to be in today."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNLtlF5DdJ
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Angel chuckled. "It’s my second day here. I don’t think I have the right to be dodging work when I feel like it."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIjJZPnVaJ4
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"Well, you are close to the McDonells, aren’t you? I thought you might have the privilege."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVv6pcRe6w
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Angel raised her eyebrows. "I’m just here because I have the qualifications to take on the job. I’m not here for fun."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡik1ZhiordP
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Derrick knew he almost struck a nerve there. But for some reason, Angel didn’t seem to lash out like he had expected, and she seemed calm.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgp6axezda1
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"Sorry about that," he apologized. "You’re right. I can tell that you’re only here for work and not to impress anyone."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLYrNwikZEv
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Leo and Eric continued to stand from a distance. They had noticed Derrick from the beginning and had stood to watch the pair as they spoke. And for some reason, they both felt really uncomfortable.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf85kxXbkfo
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"What could they be talking about?" Eric asked, his eyes never leaving the two.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYoN6bQIQ3Y
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"Who cares?" Leo replied as he tried his very best to look away, but couldn’t.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuAk4x5GUK2
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"I hope he isn’t asking her out or anything. He will not like me."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjo6uvIS9N
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"If you hadn’t noticed, Eric, Angel still has many eyes on her. I won’t be surprised if she has a long line of suitors."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPXVh0cp2d
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Eric sucked his teeth. "You’re probably right. But she doesn’t seem interested in the guy."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlr1ew4oL9
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"So, are you busy this afternoon?" Derrick asked.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHHMEKsv1aq
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"Yeah, I am," said Angel as she took a strand of her by her fingers and twirled them. "I’ve been given an assignment by the boss, and I need to be somewhere away from the office."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHcfJYpwv1
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"Oh, I see. I was thinking, since a lot of us aren’t so busy, maybe you would like to hang out?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgwPVvJhecA
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Angel smiled. "When there will be time, I’ll keep you informed. I still haven’t forgotten about our lunch."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ78rg9gyRCG
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"Oh, really?" Derrick asked as he nervously blushed, scratching the back of his head. He found himself wanting to hit himself in the face. You should stop acting so weird, he told himself.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCyMyoXz9bi
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"Oh, my goodness, is the guy blushing?" Eric asked as he noticed Derrick’s body language.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSz4UQHZrf
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"Hey, Eric, we better get going," Leo warned. "You don’t want to stir up trouble."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQnT8YnMjel
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It surprised Leo that he had suddenly said that. His cousin was obviously jealous, but who knows? Maybe the two were having a friendly chat, and Eric was thinking otherwise when he didn’t even know what they were talking about. Why did he think like that again? It’s not like Leo to think of other alternatives, especially to the situation at hand. But that’s not what worried him. Leo had never seen Eric so worked up. There are times when he might be joking around, but this time it was different. Angel was the problem.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡncFXBV21cf
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"Yeah, I haven’t forgotten," said Angel. "Just make sure that we have that lunch."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeHTADkNub
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"Alright," said Derrick with a pleased look on his face. "I better not be holding you back from your work. I’ll be going now."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0kuUTccwA
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"Okay, see you later." Angel smiled and went on her way.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡow9b1sU4JY
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"Look, she is leaving," Eric whispered to Leo. Derrick was coming in their direction. "Quick, act natural."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBzCsWmaC9z
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"What? No, I won’t," said Leo.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwI5YkLQ64R
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It was a little too late for that, as Derrick drew close, and the two quickly got into some conversation involving sports. Derrick paid them no attention as he quickly passed them to head down the hall which Mrs. Lance had taken as that was where the architecture department was. When he was out of sight, Leo and Eric drew out a sigh of relief.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLoOjJe0C2
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"This is ridiculous," said Leo, rolling his eyes. "We should never do this again."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6pYJEpK8iE
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Leo started his way down the hall, which Angel took, and Eric quickly followed him.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJ5RzgicXW
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"Oh, I’m sorry," said Eric sarcastically. "But it’s not my fault that he was talking to Angel."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO9nVWqWnav
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"Please, you never see me acting like that with Carly," said Leo, making sure to keep his voice down.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLhlv2ps5Wm
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"That’s because you don’t visit her college. Trust me, she probably talks to many guys."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSwNkyXCvmE
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"But she loves me, though. So I’m not worried."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWIxyWLkd5
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"Well, your relationship with her is already set in stone. I have to fight to get what I want."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2W2C79MG6t
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"Hard luck, pal. There are a lot of men, as you see, who want her hand."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgoDQi1nVoQ
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"Tell me about it. I've got to stand above everyone else if it comes down to it."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡruShOZt5nn
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"You think too much. If Angel is smart, she’ll definitely go for you."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlLzI2YbLZ
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"Angel is smart. I just haven’t told her how I deeply feel yet."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ReygpB5WD
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Leo stopped walking, and Eric did the same. "The sooner you tell her, the better. I don’t want to clean after you when you see her with someone else."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuuv4Uwkfm6
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"Oh, I will. And something tells me she knows."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL6I9nY3zlH
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"How? Did she say something to you?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnFL1t4Ubt
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"No. I have a hunch," said Eric with a smile on his face.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSjouxzxKb
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Eric had reached his office, and he made sure to give Leo a playful wave of his hand before disappearing behind his door. Leo rolled his eyes. His cousin was very much in love. And for some reason, he didn’t approve that it had to be Angel he fell for.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKjv8UOX1J
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Leo continued his way to his office when he noticed Angel, who had finally approached her work station, talking to a colleague who was holding a stack of folders. They were talking and laughing too. She seems to have settled into the company already, he thought to himself. He rolled his eyes. Before he could continue on his way, memories of last night came flooding into his mind. That made him rush to his office so that he wouldn’t get a chance to look at her.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgxWFORFlNS
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"Well, you’re up early, boss. Did you get any sleep at all?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiBMqIYrAwS
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Andre was looking out of the balcony wearing a red silk bathrobe with a cigar in one hand and a glass of whisky in the other. He turned around to see his trusted comrade stand in the middle of his suite. In stature, he was much bigger than Andre, and he wore a black jacket and trousers. Not to mention that he had a bald head.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡksWGzpWIhR
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Andre walked back into the room in white hotel bed slippers. He drew in the smoke of his cigar and later exhaled.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0vuF2WwtUt
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"No, I couldn’t sleep," answered Andre. "That party last night was a blast."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXaKSQyazFe
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His comrade looked at Andre with a smile before turning to look at the bed. "Didn't you sleep with anyone last night?" he asked. "What happened to the Rosales sisters?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXScH04UjLV
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"It wasn’t necessary," said Andre. "I told them that I wouldn’t be needing them for a while. I needed to be alone."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGRG8Fy9gb6
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"Is it because of that woman you met last night?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ94PzkB4J1V
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Andre chuckled as he took a sip of his whisky. "Maybe."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHEV4UOAjZi
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"You can’t hide from me, Andre. That look on your face says that you’ve been thinking about her since we left the party."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNkBGNzb6qP
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"And what are you going to do about it?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLQAtw0cNnI
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His comrade sighs. "Nothing. You somehow always manage to get what you want. But take it slow if you ever decide to meet her again. Your past relationships haven’t been so rosy, and some of your exes always find themselves buried six feet under."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvw1xokTnO9
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"Wow, Diego." Andre raised an eyebrow. "I’m not that cruel, am I? All I did was make their lives miserable because some of them either betrayed me or something."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxdH1zPhgL
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"Which led to some committing suicide." Diego, in return, raised an eyebrow.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO58tu1c2wn
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"Whatever." Andre went over to sit at the foot of his bed. "This girl feels different, though."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLp1ve0tp7Y
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"Isn’t that what you say about every other girl?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4i8SJ9DLlj
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"No, I don’t. Don’t try and confuse me, Diego."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzU9LpajCX3
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Diego smiled. "Just testing your sharpness. You should really stop drinking whisky and smoking so early before having breakfast. If your mother saw you, she would kill me."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOj2A7EuOqh
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"That’s the whole idea," said Andre with a wicked smile as he took a sip of his whisky.617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3WI0pM7lZF
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"Ha, ha, very funny," said Diego, not looking impressed. "When do you plan on going back?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwBNEropt1
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"Today," Andre answered. "I would’ve liked to see Loren again, but I have a feeling Red Lion will be a little protective of her. Like you said, it’s best to keep things slow for now."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLw7QpoMb6W
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"But you do have her number, right?"617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡstM0vxuIFk
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"Yes, I do. But in a few days after the business in Mexico is done, I will be back here in New York, just for her."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KPZGJoKfi
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"Acting like a true romantic, I can only imagine how you’re going to spoil her. I’m going to make a call to the others about our departure. We’ll leave whenever you’re ready."617Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUtVCOrvNK0
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Diego made his way out of the room, and as he closed the door behind him, Andre quickly gulped down the whisky and tossed the empty glass on the bed. He leaned back and fell onto the bed. He put the cigar in his mouth and puffed up the smoke through his nose and mouth. As he stared at the cloud of smoke above him, he thought he saw an image of Loren’s face smiling down at him.8964 copyright protection613ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcVNn12CDM 維尼

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