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Chapter 20

Author: Viva Akibs
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-16 18:23:49

Back in the office the next day,David was on his files,studying it and adding some adjustments.

“David!”Arabella said, “l was just on the phone with the investors.They said they would be here by 2 pm”.

“I think it is a good time,” David said,”Make sure when they come, lunch is served first, we need to take care of our visitors first”.

"Yes that is true David,I will order some snacks and juice”. Arabella said

“Okay”.David muffled under his breath ,engrossed in the files he was checking once again.

Arabella went out to make the arrangements.

The phone rang and David picked it up.

“Hello sweetie', he said,remembering all that they had shared last night, lifted his spirits.

“Have you gone to see the manager at the restaurant?”I told him you are coming to handle things over there and the workers are all expecting you”.

“Yes sweetheart”,,Celine answered,her voice s
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