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55. I LET MY GUARD DOWN
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The girl's lungs expanded fully as she inhaled even more oxygen. She had no idea why fate always seemed to have her backed into a corner. Until the man's faint smile managed to make Serena's bad daydream fade away instantly.
"What are you doing here?" asked the man when he saw Serena who was suddenly in front of him.
The man signaled for his guards to move away.
"We need to talk," Serena said not wanting to make small talk anymore.
"My pleasure," greeted his interlocutor while continuing to smile.
The two immediately pulled over to sit in a park not far from the car park.
"Is it a coincidence that we met here Miss Rena?"
The girl did not answer. Her gaze continued to look at him questioningly.
"Oh come on. Is this how you greet me?"
"Shut up, Jason. What do you mean to disturb this parlor? Is my daddy's estate not enough for you?" Serena squin
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