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Chapter twenty-six

Author: Doria
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ELOISE

"we are not getting paid on time?" Matthew asked with a very bewildered look.."that can't happen. I have a loan interest..I have to pay for my kid's academy and they are even preparing for their first camp. I can't let my kids miss their first camping. Why are you all not saying anything? "

The other workers either stood or paced around in anger

"Felicia say something. You have your mother's hospital bill to take care of. Infact you even need it worst than I do. So why are not bothered?"

I decided to step in. It's been two weeks since their salary was due

. " I'm sorry for all this time," I apologized

"Dl you really not have money?".Ann asked.with a sassy tone..

"Excuse me?"

"It's just unbelievable to understand that the best curator I'm U.S is fucking broke! That designer bag you have took me six months to save up . If you sell everything you are wearing now including your jewelries, it could pay us for four months and you'd have some money left"

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