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2024-10-29 19:42:56"He hasn't called or texted since then? Maybe he doesn't have your number, or..." Annabelle listed more than enough possible reasons in Ricky's defence, playing with the frozen doll that lay stiffly in bed, tossed there carelessly by Esmeralda whose voice could be heard from the lounge where she played house with Somto.
Shaking her head in the negative, Jade sat in front of the vanity, applying baking powder on her face while checking if the shade of red lipstick she wanted to wear was provocative.
"He wasn't busy Annabelle, we will only be very busy in the next two weeks when we'll travel to Dubai for the finalisation of the deal."
Annabelle wasn't convinced, she propped her hand under her chin and continued, her expression quite convincing.
"No. Maybe he didn't know how to approach you. Sorry to say boss, but you do look scary at times."
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