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CH.FIFTY EIGHT- CAUGHT!

Author: Kimtana12
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MICHEAL'S POV

After dropping Cecilia off, I made my way to the company, my mind still replaying the almost-kiss in the elevator. The warm glow from our time together lingered, making me feel lighter, and more hopeful. Just as I turned onto the main road, my phone buzzed in the cup holder. I glanced down to see a text from an unknown number: “Meet me at The Olive Tree restaurant. I have important information.”

Curiosity piqued, I decided to go. The Olive Tree was a quaint little place with a cozy ambiance, and I hoped whatever this was about wouldn’t take long. As I stepped inside, the familiar scents of herbs and garlic enveloped me, instantly making me feel at ease.

I scanned the room, searching for the person who sent the message. My heart raced as I spotted a woman sitting at a table in the corner. Her back was to me, but there was something about her posture that felt unsettlingly familiar. I approached cautiously, unsure of what to expect.

As I got closer, she turned to face me, a
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