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48. A Suspicion
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"You are a true friend, Mikey," Gerald gushed as Michael Gray handed him a bundle of hundred-dollar bills.
"Yeah, yeah. I'm starting to feel like you're not worth my time and money. You promised me the girl weeks ago, and I still don't see a result," Michael scoffed.
"Patience, my friend. Since when have I ever let you down?" Gerald winked.
"I don't know, Gerry. This may not be a good idea. Ansel Adams is not some kind of small fry. I've been doing business with him for a while so messing with him is just...I don't know." Michael shook his head.
"Don't tell me you are thinking about backing down. How long we've been friends? You're gonna blow a good trade because of some asshole?" Gerald said irritably.
"As I said, he is not some asshole..."
"Look, Mikey. You said it yourself. You felt like a fool when Elisa slipped out from under our nose. Don't you want revenge?" Gerald urged him. He could feel Michael's hesitation. He couldn't let h
Angela Lynn CarverWhat's going on with Elisa? And could Gerald sell his own daughter? o_o
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