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Chapter 61

Author: Murphy
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Early in the morning, Sophie drove to Luxford Group.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Jeanna smiled contentedly. "I suddenly feel very satisfied with my new job. You provide me with food and accommodation. My boss even picks me up and drops me off personally. This treatment couldn't be any better."

As soon as she finished speaking, the car, which had been driving smoothly, suddenly came to an abrupt stop. Her face paled instantly, and she turned her head in horror, her eyes filled with profound fear.

"Sorry, Jean. I just felt a little dizzy." Sophie quickly released the brake, but her expression did not look much better. It was as if something had covered her eyes for a split second seconds ago while her mind had been muddled. This had caused her to instinctively slam on the brake, forgetting that Jeanna was sitting beside her.

Jeanna's cheeks were drained of color as she pointed to the roadside. "Let's pull over for a moment so I can catch a breath."

Sophie quickly stopped the car.
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