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Author: Rosa Kane
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TROY

As soon as we stepped out of the room, the commissioner and his aides were nowhere to be seen.

We got into the car, and I began to drive.

"You couldn't stop smiling at that old man," I said after a few minutes on the road.

She sighed. "Don't remind me. I don’t think I’ve smiled that much in my entire life. My cheeks are sore."

I smirked. "As long as you were uncomfortable, I feel better. But why all the praise and calling him an honest man? If he was truly honest, he would've turned down the money and helped you uncover the truth."

"Couldn't you tell I was buttering him up?" she said, shaking her head. "He’s nothing like I described. I could have met him without my godfather’s help, but it would’ve taken longer, and I’m not that patient. He’s not easily bribed by money, but he has a weakness for young, beautiful women."

I scoffed. "So that’s why you acted like we were a couple? No secrets between us, huh? Now I feel used."

"You were the one who said I could use you," she reminded
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Makims Owai Bonomi
Well well well Let’s see how she takes her company back from those thieves
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reneewalker981
It's Tony's reaction I'm anticipating
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