Patricia Jones
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Excitement crept into Vincent's chest that he could not hold himself to slammed his hand on the table. He read every word written in the letter that was sent by the Chief Operating Officer named Geoffrey Wilson. In the letter, the COO includes a note to contact him if he has inquiries. Geoffrey Wilson is also the Head of the Planning Team Department. It means, he is the one he will work closely with in the future. Visiting Dream City to survey the entire place to had ideas and prepare a…-
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The following day, Hailey carefully places the food on the lunch boxes she prepared for Vince. Gladly, he mentioned last night that someone noticed he started gaining weight. In these passing days, she is feeding him too much meat, fatty and oily recipes. And so today, Hailey will begin to watch Vince's balanced diet. She prepared more vegetables and fruits for his lunch. Lately, she notices that he is not having a proper sleep but working too much each day and night. She did research and…
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A ridiculous laugh echoed from the other line, followed by Eva's shrieking voice. "Are you kidding me, Bryan? Ever since that girl is a thorn in our relationship!" "For god's sake, Eva! Why are you bringing up the past now? That was ages ago!" "She is the reason why we separated!" "What are you implying now? You do know how Hailey needed me that time around!" F...CK! Bryan is hardly keeping his cool arguing with Eva. However, Eva would take this opportunity to let out the weight she is…
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Anderson Villa "Bryan, you are back. Have you had dinner yet?" Mrs. Anderson asked her son with a cold tone in her voice. Bryan cast a glance at his mother, seated on the long sofa in the living room. He knew very well that Tina Anderson was still angry at him after he cheated on Hailey. And what made it worst is when he reunited with his ex-girlfriend. "I'm still full, mom. I had dinner on the plane." He lied. He just simply wanted to be alone right now. Besides, he wanted to avoid his mother…
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"James White!" "Huh? What is it?" "Are you not listening? Or just pretending to have heard nothing?" Josh Lynch chimed in. He is the Chief of the Marketing Department. "If you act like that? You know something." Alfie Rinaldi seconded; the Chief Officer of the Human Resources Department. James denied. He uttered, "What would I know? I'm just the IT guy here!" "The more suspicious you are." "I told you. I don't know anything." James stands on his lie. "James!" Andre's voice echoed in…
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Office of the Chief Operating Officer Inside the office, everyone was surprised to see the person who entered the room. "Andre!" "Hey, dude! Why you haven't informed us you are coming home?" asked Attorney Leo Grubber, he is the Head of the Legal Affairs Department of Davies Group. Andre retorted, "It would not be surprising anymore if I told any of you of my arrival." "Yeah!" They cheered. "Welcome back, Andre!" Jacob sat up from the chair and met his brother-in-law halfway. Andre is…
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Vince chooses a table on the corner to have a private talk with Hailey. Seated opposite each other, Hailey noticed that every pair of eyes in that room curiously looking at their table, and it made her uncomfortable. She glanced at Vince, and he seemed only ignoring everyone, even talks start arising in the café. Well, everyone knew he was married, and they have never seen him dated after then. But here he is, having coffee with someone tonight. Well, for Hailey, they are just having coffee.…
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Months ago... Hailey hugged herself when the night breeze kisses her skin. She is only wearing a halter dress, and she didn't bring a coat. She was at M Resort as one of her classmates celebrated her nineteenth birthday today, and they got a VIP room just for themselves to have fun all night. But Hailey only drank little since she volunteered to drive her friends home. So here she is, hiding from them. Otherwise, everyone would force her to drink. At the moment, she was at the back exit door,…
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Davies Group, Dream City Headquarter Geoffrey raised his gaze when his office door opened. He frowned upon seeing the person who entered the room. "So? You finally realized you have a job here." His tone is full of sarcasm and he meant it. "I'm not here to quarrel with you, Geoffrey. I only wanted to ask Hailey's new contact." Geoffrey laughs, shaking his head. Soon after, he glares at Bryan. He was in fury after this guy showed up in his office acting as nothing happened. But before he could…
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After Hailey brought Vince light snacks in the study, she went to her bedroom and took a shower. Under the running water, she could not stop thinking of what excuse she will give to everyone why she has to ignore their calls and messages. Hailey put on her pajamas and dried her hair. She gets off her room and headed outside. She was now at the pool area eating her salad while debating within herself. Restless, Hailey sat up; pacing around the pool area. She halted near a pine tree and…
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