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Chapter 42
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2022-03-26 17:11:55(Izobel’s POV)
“Ready?”
I raised my head to see Kevin smiling at me as he showed his beautiful smile and teeth. I nodded, getting up from my chair and bringing my tablet to check on the hotel.
He must have seen my arrival in the office after lunch because five minutes after I sat on my chair, he sent me a message, asking me if I could join him to visit the lake to see the marketing team's preparation. I understood and agreed to join him to check the area since we will be providing shuttle services for the guests.
“Yep!” I answered. I glanced back at the two, Asia and Ryzen, pressing their lips, suppressing their smiles, as Kevin placed his hand at my back.
I tried to ignore his touch, thinking it was just his way of being a gentleman. He reached for the doorknob, but we were startled when he opened t
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