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Chapter 40 – Plot Against

Author: M.E Rodavlas
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"Hi Mr. Sarmiento~" Franchesca chimed in. She inserted herself between Nigel and Nathalie, deliberately blocking the latter from Nigel's view.

Nigel scowled at her rude behavior, but he didn't want to give her attention. He glanced at Nathalie, who was now behind Franchesca. She was partially hidden because the foreign woman was taller than her and had a more huge frame. "Let's go, Nat. Let's talk somewhere else," Nigel suggested.

"You're leaving with her? No!" Franchesca exclaimed.

Nigel furrowed his brow while Nathalie went speechless because of the woman sudden appearance and attitude. "Excuse me, miss?"

"Let's just ignore her, let's go."

When Nigel grabbed Nathalie's arm to lead her away, Franchesca immediately reacted. She swiftly removed Nigel's hand and secretly pushed Nathalie. The latter lost her balance and her body pressed against the wall. That's when Nigel's disposition turned bad.

He intend to ignore Franchesca, thinking she was acting like a kid seeking attention,
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