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Chapter 135: The state of New York vs. Adam Smith
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**Third person**They both cleaned up and Lucas started the car again, their destination was his house.In his mansion, he already had a rare massage oil brought. Lucas lifted the bottle and examined it. Then he looked at Valerie. “When will you have your massage, milady? Before or after you shower?”She cocked an eyebrow and tilted her head. "Aww, you always have the best remedy for making me feel better,” she gushed.A proud look etched on Lucas's face at her compliment. Then he cracked his fingers and she stared at her hungrily. "That's what boyfriends are for."Valerie eyed him suspiciously and giggled. “Why do you look like you have ulterior motives?”“Please don't take my good intentions for granted.” He huffed, pretending to be offended. “I don't like it when my pure intentions are mistaken for something else,” he grumbled.Valerie studied his face, the fake scowl he had on made him look even more cute. “Sorry for doubting you then,” she apologized, her grin widening as she hu
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**Third person**“Ask for anything, Mr. Smith; I'll gladly help,” she urged him.“If I'm going to spend my life here, I want to live it to the fullest.” He began, his pleading eyes staring at her. “Can you do that for me?”Her brows furrowed in confusion. “I don't quite follow.”“Valerie, you're Lucas's girlfriend. He has the resources and influence to make my stay here quite enjoyable.” He paused, his jaw tightening. “I know the Harrisons would try to have me killed after I rat them out; I'll need security to ensure my safety too.”Val pressed her lips together, suppressing her urge to laugh. “I’d love to help and I'll want that for you too,” she confessed. “But you know my boyfriend is a businessman; if he helps you, what's in it for him?”Adam stared at her, slightly taken aback. Surely he didn't think that Lucas would grant him that type of favor for free.He remained silent for quite some time, lost in thoughts and Valerie feared that she might have pushed her luck too far. The m
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