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Chapter 17

Author: Vince Chester
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I shrugged as I slumped onto the couch. What a tiring day! It wasn't my work that exhausted me. Actually, managing the company doesn't tire me out because Jill and Shane are always there to support me. We're business partners anyway. What tires me out is being stuck in the heavy traffic on the highway road going home to my condo. It only takes me almost an hour in that traffic before I can finally get home to my unit to rest.

I closed my eyes, letting myself feel the softness of my couch. I just wanted to get rid of all the fatigue that was overwhelming my system. I sighed heavily. At least I had eaten at my favourite Filipino restaurant that I always go to before going home. So I could rest until I fell asleep soundly. Not until I heard the sound of my phone notification. I took a deep breath and reached for my bag that I had just placed next to the couch. I took my phone from there and checked who messaged me. A smile suddenly spread across my lips when I saw Gunner's message.

‘Hi,
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