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Emery laughed out loud in disbelief. She was taken aback by Zylar's words, “Reall?, this is interesting, you just met me a few minutes ago and you talk as if you've known me for years? “ She scowled.

Emery could tell that the lady before her was so reserved. Emery never gets it wrong when reading a person. She could easily detect someone's look on his or her face.

Zylar smiled, nodding her head.

“What a joke!” Emery mumbled beneath her breath, it seems everyone thinks she is so pitiful. “How are you going to help me?”

Zylar leaned forward, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "Rumors are no longer rumors when they are proven to be true. “

Emery smirked, “This company is at the verge of bankruptcy isn't it? From the look of things this doesn't sound like a rumor to me.” Zylar said with a smile, “We both need each other. Whereas, I think you're the only one who can help me uncover the truth I need" she continued.

“Oh!” Emery exclaimed, “It seems you bumping into me wasn't a
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