2023-08-04 20:02:15At Crystal Blue, Daryl turns off the radio to talk to Patrick.
“Pat, sit down. We need to talk about something very serious with you.”
“I wonder what it is, sir.” Patrick sits up, feeling himself headed for the slaughter, “I was slandered by your son, as usual.”
Daryl fusses, “See? That’s what I don’t understand. How come you already assumed that our conversation has something to do with Felipe?”
“Has it not, then?” Patrick smiles wryly.
“You don’t seem to appreciate your job.” Daryl shakes his head, “You act as if you could stay in the company humiliating the boss’s son.”
“I didn’t humiliate anyone.” Patrick blatantly lies, “You know it’s always been the other way around. Your son got angry with me and accused me of mistreating him when I had never seen him in my life. To this day, he refuses to explain i
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Building My Life Chapter 2353 Approved for College
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Building My Life Chapter 2356 Benjamin Must Choose
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Building My Life Chapter 2357 Newbies Are Needed
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Building My Life Chapter 2358 Benjamin Chose
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Chapter 3233 A Surprising Report
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Chapter 3232 The Detective I Trust
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Chapter 3231 The Viper of Lagoon City
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Chapter 3230 The Lady of Lagoon City Makes a Powerful Speech
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Chapter 3229 Despair at the General Hospital
At Vaztrans, William and Daryl were discussing the repercussions of Suzy’s article in Maggiezine.“People are accepting Suzy’s apologies and explanations,” William broke the silence, holding a copy.Daryl pursed his lips. “Whatever. Sometimes I think João Paulo is lurking, ready to pounce on anything to throw us into confusion.”“But the salary bonus we promised will be paid, right?” William smirked.“Of course, what choice do we have?” Daryl pointed to the magazine. “She made it clear in the interview. We’re not going to contradict her, are we?”William laughed ironically. “It seems Suzy is going to be the kind of person who does anything to get out of trouble, even if it means contradicting herself.”Daryl’s cell phone rang, and he answered, seeing it was Diane. “My dear is calling. Hello, Di?”Diane was at the hospital entrance, trying to be strong. “Hello, Daryl. We need you at the hospital.”“What happened?” Daryl’s eyes widened.“Luís Vasquez beat our son to a pulp, as they say,
