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95.Painting

Author: Babzie
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--Cassie--

The sharp trill of my phone broke through the quiet, drawing my attention away from the half-eaten toast in front of me. I glanced at the caller ID. Genevive.

“Hello, Genevive,” I said, pressing the phone to my ear.

“Cassie! Tell your bodyguard to let me in,” she snapped, frustration coating her tone.

I frowned, confused. “Blake?”

“No, it’s someone else. I’ve never met him before. And, honestly, he’s driving me crazy!”

“Okay, give me a minute. I’ll sort it out,” I replied, trying not to laugh at her exasperation. I hung up and turned to Juliet, who was setting plates on the dining table.

“Juliet, who’s on duty at the gate today?”

“A new guy,” she replied without looking up.

“What? Where’s Blake?”

“He has gone to hospital appointment with Marcy,” Juliet answered, placing a glass of orange juice beside me.

I let out a sigh. “Can you tell him to let Genevive in? She’s waiting at the gate.”

Juliet nodded and moved to the intercom at the far end of the room. Her voice was calm a
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