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Chapter 20

Author: Oling
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The next morning.

Eugene arrived at the candy store in Leo's car and stood at the entrance for a moment, catching his breath. After what happened yesterday, facing Claudio was a big burden. But he couldn't avoid it.

Eugene took a deep breath and pushed the door. A clear bell sound rang.

Stepping into the store, Eugene hesitated momentarily. There was an unfamiliar man inside. He appeared to be an Italian man in his late twenties. He glanced at Eugene and Leo before turning toward the counter. Jo was standing at the counter, perhaps having come out after checking the security camera to confirm a customer had arrived.

They couldn't open the hidden back room door while a customer was watching. Eugene stood next to the colorful candy display, pretending to be a customer while glancing at the counter. The item the man placed on the counter for payment was a single small candy.

After confirming the customer had left, Eugene opened the back room door and went inside.

"Yo."

Doni gave a short
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