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65: Lab Tests

Author: Marywan
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E L L E

I invited Daniel out to have lunch with Giovanna and I, while we discuss how everything goes.

He arrived ten minutes late, already having an apologetic face as he approached our table. Daniel has been my friend for the longest time, and he's one of the sweetest guys I know.

"I'm sorry for being late, ladies. You know how New York traffic is."

"It's okay, Daniel. You're not that late. Come, join us." I said and gave him a smile.

"Thanks."

"Do you know Giovanna?" I asked and they shook hands.

"Nice to meet you, Daniel."

"Nice to meet you, too. How have you been, Elle? It's been a while."

"It's okay. I'm fine. You?"

"Yeah, good. So, what's up? Is there a problem?"

"Yes, there is. And, it's not a small one."

"Okay. What is it?"

"Well, remember when we were at my house and I showed you the product samples from Rome Beauty?"

"Uh-huh."

"Well, they did something really fucked up."

"Like what?"

"They hurt a lot of people."

"What? How?"

"I have no idea. All I know is, a lot of people ar
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