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163. Do we have a deal?

Author: Sia Brown
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The next morning, Enzo had already left for work when I woke up.

And for the first time in a while, I was grateful for it. I didn't want him to know where I was headed this morning.

Apart from being a great friend, Melissa was also an excellent stalker with connections all around the city. Within a span of twelve hours, she got me the information I needed to carry out my plan.

So there I was, walking across the road toward the restaurant where the man I wanted to meet was peacefully having lunch. I had no choice but to disturb him.

“Excuse me.” I said as he sipped on some water, “Mr Raymond?”

He nodded, frowning at my intrusion. “Yes. Do I know?”

I put my hand forward, “Cassandra Harper. Nice to meet you.”

He took my hand as the gears in his head turned, and no sooner, his eyes widened with realization. “Wow. You’ve got to be kidding me.”

“I hope you don’t mind my presence,” I said, taking a seat in front of him, “But I need to talk to you.”

“There’s nothing to talk about, Miss
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