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The Anniversary

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He scanned him before he answered and offered them seats.

“Thank you, Captain,” Richard appreciated him and they sat down.

“This is Valentine. Sgt. Young …?”

“Yes, Maj. Bowen. He has informed me of him,” he said.

“I see,” Richard smiled and he faced Valentine.

“I have checked the market value of your car and I am certain that you have done the same.”

Valentine shamefacedly looked down and answered, “No, Captain. I have not.”

“That won't be an issue. You can look it up on the internet,” the Accountant said and focused on him.

He was shy to inform him that his phone was confiscated by George on the day of the fight. Richard who was familiar with his story smiled and intervened.

“Let's go by your discovery, Captain. He will accept your offer.”

“It is all right. Can I have your account details?”

“I don't want the payment into my account. That will require me to go to the bank. Kindly pay it to the orphanage as a support for the upcoming anniversary.”

The Accountant smiled and accepted, “I
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