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Chapter Twenty-Five

Author: Xavier Mariah
last update Last Updated: 2023-10-16 17:09:33

Gustavo drove off to meet with Àngel and Santiago after he got off the call with them and he was told they were at Àngel’s place.

Gustavo didn’t want company so he drove off without a driver, but he made sure he disguised himself very well so that people wouldn't know he was the one he couldn't handle the thought of creating a scene.

He got to Àngel’s place and the gates opened automatically for him to drive in, one of the chauffeurs came out, and Gustavo handed over the keys to his car to him to park properly as he hurriedly went into the house.

Santiago and Àngel were playing games when he went in and they barely noticed him as they were occupied with the game they were playing.

“Guys!, I’m here now we need to talk”

“Are you both deaf or you can’t see me come in?” Gustavo asked angrily as he went to the socket to unplug the television.

“Gustavo!” they both screamed in unison and in frustration.

“We are here to talk and not to play games”

“I was just about to trash Àngel” Santiago b
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