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Chapter 17

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Public harassment

Luisa's POV

"Luisa, is that you?" I heard a voice call.

I didn't want to respond, thinking it was one of my fans. I acted oblivious until I felt a hand grip my shoulder. I turned sharply, ready to use my taekwondo skill, but when I recognized the face of the person, my hands froze in the air and my mouth agape.

"Sarah" I gasped in shock, my mouth agape.

"Luisa" She called again, her lips curved into a smile that made me shudder in fear.

A normal passerby would see her approach as a friendly one, but we both knew what was hidden beneath her facade.

"It's so lovely to see you again" She added, her smile broadening. "I see you still work here?"

"Yes, I do" I replied coldly, staring at her with great apprehension. "Why are you here?"

Sarah snorted. "Come on, girl. The road was built for anyone to walk on. Besides, I've been away from Asia for three years now, so I haven't been keeping up with the current happenings in our country. Tell me, how popular are you now?"

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