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Eliana Brown

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I was the first person to leave the office.

At five o’clock, I was quick to shut down my computer and rush downstairs.

I found Will’s car and tried the back door. Thankfully, it was open. He wasn’t inside but his other friend was in the driver’s seat. “Good evening,” I said as I settled down inside. I didn’t understand their dynamic at all. They were all friends yet they worked for him. George looked rich. His clothes and shoes were expensive but he drove William around. I wanted to ask but was too shy to.

“Good evening, Eliana. Will will be down shortly.”

I nodded, brought out my phone and pretended to be busy while I waited for William. I was excited to follow him on his trip. Thankfully, it was on the weekend so I wouldn’t be missing anything. The only times I’d gone on trips was for work. This was the first time I’d be traveling just for the sake of it.

Just as George said earlier, Will came down a few minutes later with Duke trailing beside him. They were close t
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