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Surrender Or Give Up
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Daniel sat on the edge of the pool. He was exhausted while the other two continued their search. His hands then pulled at the knot of the tie that felt strangling around his neck, stretching it so that he could take a deep breath.
Daniel had been searching for over an hour, but the man hadn't found him. He looked up at the hot midday sun, then his gaze returned to the two men there. He was a little frustrated, but he wasn't about to give up.
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After leaving the cafeteria, Audrey was inside Nicky's room. She sat down unfocused. Her mind was reminded of Daniel throwing himself into the pool. An honorable man like Daniel would humble himself by getting into the pool just for a ring. Audrey didn't expect it.
Nicky put the documents on his desk, then noticed Audrey's pensive, blank look. He walked over to her.
Nicky was worried that the problem that had just occurred would disturb and burden Audrey's mind. She knew very well that Audrey was a typical
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