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272 - The Call
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2021-09-13 19:47:24Jai and James left the study and went downstairs to meet with Darrion. The blonde young man was standing in the lobby of the house, talking with Anna the maid. Upon seeing them approaching, the blonde gave a wave. “Hey.”
“Hey… You’re here to see me?” Jai asked, feeling slightly confused.
“Yeah. We’ve been summoned,” Darrion said.
“By whom?” Jai raised one of his brows.
“The Minister. It’s about the last day they’re giving us as part of the prize. Didn’t I tell you it’s postponed until further notice? Now they’re notifying us about it,” Darrion said.
“Oh, it’s about time isn’t it? What a perfect timing,” James said, but he looked in wonder. “Right after you’ve done the survey for me. Though I didn’t imagine it would be this fast.&rd
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