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Chapter 17.

Author: Gabby Sobio
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He was about to get into his car when he heard his name. “Shawn? Shawn, wait up.” Rachel was hurrying towards him.

Not now, Rachel. Now was not the time.

“Rachel, I'm going somewhere now. Let's talk later.” Shawn said as he got into his car and turned on the ignition.

“Can't I go with you?” She was close to his car now.

“ No, you can't.” With that, he raised the windshield of the car and drove off.

Rachel bit her lips in annoyance as she watched the car pick up speed and disappear.

She hurriedly brought out her phone and called Max.

“ Yo! What's good?” He asked as very loud background music filtered into Rachel's ear.

“You prick! Do you want to damage my eardrums?” Rachel yelled.

“Easy. I'm away from there now.” He said as the music sound faded.

“Better. I need you to follow him.” She said sternly.

“Who? Oh, your boyfriend?” Max asked.

“Fool! It's him, of course.” Rachel was getting upset.

“Why are you bothered? He is probably with his rich little girl.” Max asked.

Rachel felt like
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