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SIXTY THREE Painting the Town Red

Author: Trixie Kim
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-21 04:05:17

Dakota POV

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"Why are you leaving? And where are you going?" He clasped my hand that was resting on the table. A sullen look laced on his face. "Dakota, is there something wrong?"

"Paul, Martin and I broke up!" I confessed. I pursed my lips to restrain the tears that were about to leak. "I am going back to London. I miss my life there. Also, I want to help Warren run our business!" It was also one of the reasons why I had to go back to my country.

I called Warren the other day, and we talked about it. He said he was always swamped with the tasks and responsibilities of running Liam's company, The Bailey International. Aside from having a major in fashion design, I was also interested in marketing. I had a double course when I was studying. It was a grind to the bones, but I could say it was worth it.

"Well, what can I say? So, I shall see you there then!" His smile was off the roof, and I was also stunned at his response.

"What do you mean? Wait, are you also going t
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