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71: Who knows?
It was almost the middle of November. The first two weeks had passed, and now, wrapped in thick blankets, Clara watched the relentless rain streak down her window. It was the heart of the wet season.She thought about her joblessness, about the stagnant state of her life, but a strange sense of calm permeated her. A premonition, almost, that she would find a new job before the end of the month.Just maybe. Maybe she could meet a wealthy man, and he would change her Life. This time she would be more careful not to get someone as useless as Kage and as self destructive as Matt. Such a control freak.Lazily, she stretched and picked up her phone, scrolling through social media until she stumbled upon an update showcasing a luxurious Bali vacation. She sighed, a wistful sound.She remembered her last cancelled trip. Then because of work and that douchebag, Kage. Jobless now, this vacation could be her achievement."Why not try now?" she murmured to herself.She was free from work for the
70: The other woman
"So, Sir, you want to visit Richard Ho's orphanage?" Gina asked, her voice echoing slightly in the spacious office.Kage looked up from the files spread across his desk, his gaze settling on Gina. They had discussed this two days ago. Why the repetition? Was she testing his resolve? Or did she have some other agenda simmering beneath the surface?One eyebrow arched slightly as he held her gaze, a silent question hanging in the air. After a beat, he turned his attention back to the monitor, the glowing screen reflecting in his dark eyes. He had to oversee the training of the new recruits in a matter of minutes."Sir, you didn't say anything about me sending information to them first. Do you want it to be a surprise visit?" she clarified, her tone carefully neutral.The corners of Kage's lips tilted in a barely perceptible smile as he considered her words. Announcing his presence beforehand would allow them to prepare, to present a sanitized version of reality. To him, it felt cruci
69: Coffee and story
The next day, Kage descended the stairs, carefully buttoning his crisp white shirt, the Cotton fabric cool against his skin. He spotted Gina in the kitchen, seated at the island, a large, rectangular package resting beside her. Curiosity tugged at him.As soon as she saw him, she jumped to her feet, her voice a little too eager. "The art piece, Sir. The one you from Julius." She gestured towards the package.Kage nodded, remembering his instructions for her to retrieve it. He hadn't asked if she'd gone alone. He made a mental note to check later.Although he had seen a digital image, he was eager to see the real thing. He walked towards the kitchen island and gestured to Roseanne for the knife she was using to slice vegetables.Roseanne looked at him thoughtfully, her gaze lingering for a moment before she relinquished the knife. She moved closer, watching with quiet interest as he began to carefully open the package. It seemed everyone was curious, including Jackson, John, and even a
68: The invitation
A clear image from the car's engine bay filled the screen. Kage couldn't immediately decipher what he was looking at, but Alfie's agitated phone call had already piqued his interest."So this isn't a 'maybe' situation," Alfie was saying, his voice tight with barely suppressed anger. "This is clear evidence of foul play."He fell silent for a moment, then frantically started typing on his laptop, his fingers flying across the keyboard until he located a video file. He didn't open it, simply forwarded it to Kage. As soon as he ended the call, he dialed Kage's number."What the—" he started, cutting himself off as he heard his own phone ringing behind him.He spun around to see Kage standing there, a bemused expression on his face."You know, you almost scared the shit out of me," Alfie said, forcing a laugh to mask his surprise.Kage chuckled in response as he settled into the empty chair beside Alfie.It was Sunday, and Kage had decided to visit the construction site. He didn't have mu
67: Drugs, Mistakes, and Love
Beep.BeepBeepWhen Clara's eyes fluttered open, the room was shrouded in darkness, the only light filtering in from outside the room blinds. She cautiously sat up, a dull ache throbbing at the base of her skull. After a moment, she swung her legs over the side of the bed and shuffled towards the bathroom.This place felt somewhat familiar. She was certain it wasn't Matt's place or hers. It didn't take time to realize that she was in the hospital.As she made her way back to the bed, a figure in the corner of the room caught her eye. Moving closer, she realized it was Matt, slumped in a chair, fast asleep."Son of a bitch," she hissed as she slapped him hard across the face.Matt startled awake, his eyes wide with confusion. As he stirred, Clara caught a glimpse of his left arm, wrapped in a thick bandage. She knew exactly what had happened, she remembered the fight clearly. After all, it was her handiwork.She was defending herself from a raging lunatic!"You hit me," he mumbled, a
66: An habit
The next day, Kage finished an appointed surgery and stepped out. His gaze swept the area, searching for a shock of ginger hair. No luck. He knew John would be busy, but he had expected Jackson would be assigned to him."Typical" he muttered.As he exited the theatre, Jackson materialized, his figure unmistakable. Their eyes met, and a flicker of disorientation crossed Jackson’s face. He quickly averted his gaze, keeping his distance.He saw me already, what's the point. Kage thought.Kage checked his watch. He was due to see his post-surgery patient when a stretcher rushed past, the PA system blaring, "Patient female, 26, fall, possible head trauma. Patient name: Clara Reed."Kage froze. Clara.He fought the urge to follow, to know what had happened. But he didn't, It wasn't his business.His feet refused to move. Just one peep, he thought. And what would he say? That he was concerned about his ex-wife when he wasn't? He doesn't hate her, he just doesn't care about her and he hope sh
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