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Eating out with Ms.Shouko
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2021-08-31 02:35:42Pl, It was at the office. Lucy met up with others at the office. Ms.Shouko arrived later. They were waiting at the office entrance. '' I am sorry everyone, I am late,'' said Ms.Shouko getting up from the car.
'' Why are you late today?'' asked Olivia to Shouko. '' It's my doggy, she was not letting me leave the house. And I had the call from my brother-in-law and then we talked for a while that's why we were late. Sorry,'' she apologized.
'' What will we be doing today?'' Julia asked stepping forward.
Shouko took out her phone from her purse. '' I guess,...we can take a tour around the most prosperous cities in London. Then talk about business as well. After that, we will go and have a fancy meal. After that the party. I can't wait to see you also. I have called all the other co-partner companies as well. We will have a nice talk.''
'' Shall we take the car or public transportation?'' Shouko asked staring at their faces. Ever
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