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~The time was finally 3: 00 pm~

“All set?” Ashley asked as she moved to stand beside Genova’s desk.

“Yeah, just a minute; I need to put these away then we are good to go,” Genova replied while shutting down the PC on her desk and placing the rest of her stuff inside her bag.

She brushed strands of hair behind her ear and blew a deep breath. "Done, we can leave now.”

Ashly stared at her face for a moment and then nodded. She could tell the poor girl was a nervous wreck about her interview. It was nothing unexpected, especially when her interviewer would be one of the most reputable companies globally.

They walked silently toward the School’s main exit where Ashly’s train of bodyguards was stationed.

Genova always wondered why a young female such as Ashly would need this many bodyguards. What harm could they be protecting her from?

A bulky guy looking like one of those bodybuilders in fitness centers stepped forward the instant Ashly’s figure appeared from behind the large black
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