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103. Golden hour
“What’s going on, badass?” Patrick was concerned.
“We have a crisis, gentlemen.”
“We already heard that. Could you please say more about it?” He was impatient as he saw some concerns evident on her face.
“You have to call your dad to ask him to end this house arrest. Matthew has to go home tonight. His dad lost his voice because of angina.” Jo explained briefly.
Meanwhile, Matthew was flipping through his calendar on his phone.
“Damn it! I have to go back. I have a few important cases tomorrow. My mom won't be able to do it alone tomorrow.”
“Okay. So I propose, Matthew, as you know French the best, call the mu
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They walked around the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysees until almost eleven o'clock. Everyone was so busy admiring the spots Jo had led them to that they even forgot about dinner.“My stomach is craving for food!” Jo reflected first, feeling a pain in her stomach.“You are always hungry.” Patrick complained.“And you are always on a diet, or not hungry.”“You eat for three, and we don't see anything on your perfect ass. It's unfair.” “Heal your thyroid, you will be able to do that too.” Jo said mockingly.“My thyroid is fine.”“Of course. You are a hypo. Go see a doctor at last.”“I don't like doctors.”“So don't eat at all. You will look perfect like me.” Jo stuck her tongue out at him.“I can say the same about you too. Instead of following your proper diet, you eat whatever falls in your hands.”“Stop! You guys started talking nonsense like Mike.” Matthew broke in and became irritated by their argument.“Don’t mention that asshole, please.” Jo pleaded.She didn’t feel like tal
The Bet 105. Change of plans
“What’s going on, badass?” Patrick was concerned.“We have a crisis, gentlemen.”“We already heard that. Could you please say more about it?” He was impatient as he saw some concerns evident on her face.“You have to call your dad to ask him to end this house arrest. Matthew has to go home tonight. His dad lost his voice because of angina.” Jo explained briefly.Meanwhile, Matthew was flipping through his calendar on his phone.“Damn it! I have to go back. I have a few important cases tomorrow. My mom won't be able to do it alone tomorrow.”“Okay. So I propose, Matthew, as you know French the best, call the municipal services to get the car de-clamped. Patrick, you need to talk to your father. Jack, you can also help him by sending some dramatic report to your boss.” Everyone just nodded.“Sounds reasonable.” Matthew admitted.“I'm going to see if there is still any seat available on any plane flying home today.”Matthew just nodded. He didn’t like to waste time looking for fight tick
The Bet 106. Nostalgia
“Do you have any specific place in mind that you would like to go to?” Jo asked Jack, but she hoped that the guys didn’t have any ideas and she would be responsible for planning their city trip today.“No, I don’t. We have time and plenty of opportunities.” He answered honestly. He would like to see many places.“Great! I will take care of it.” She didn’t hide her excitement.“I don’t like your enthusiasm, badass.” Patrick said straight. “Don't plan any murderous wanderings, please. Matthew needs to be in good shape tomorrow, well rested in fact.”“Fine! I will consider that.”“Why don't I trust you?” He didn't like the gleam in her eyes; he knew she was up to something again.“I have no idea!” She said innocently.“I am not joking, badass. We have to be back at three o’clock so that the boys have time to rest and prepare for the journey.”“Really?”“Yes, besides I should take them to the airport so I have to be in a good shape too, because I am not a fan of driving in places I don’t
The Bet 107. Mission
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The Bet 108. Questionable assignments
“Get some rest. I'll take care of the shopping and dinner. I'll let you know when the food is ready.” Patryk suggested, hoping that Jo wouldn’t want to accompany him in the kitchen. He urgently needed a few moments of solitude to think about a few points.“I will have a nap or just lay down for a few minutes.” She said and went straight to the bedroom.‘Maybe I am wrong with my judgment and she is just really tired.’ Patrick speculated looking at her figure disappearing down the corridor. ‘No. Definitely badass has a dilemma no less than mine. Mike or Matthew, or maybe even Luke White this time. For sure, it isn’t that Julian, that asshole!’ He was speculating.He went into the kitchen, hoping to prepare a meal quickly. Before he started unpacking the big bags, he felt the vibration of his phone in his pocket. He pulled it out, and as soon as he saw who was calling, he decided not to answer.‘Give me some time, old man, I'm not a miracle worker.’ He thought about silencing his phone.
The Bet 109. The past
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The Bet 110. Aunt Emily
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The Bet 111. Perfect breakfast
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