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___At The Hotel___The secretary glanced at his phone, clearly not joking."Why choose this place?" Lucas asked, his tone hinting at something more."It's still early. Do you want to do something else?"Lucas shook his head slightly. He preferred to arrive early rather than risk getting a disapproving look from Lucas over a minor delay. Lucas tucked his phone away and looked at the driver. He was surprised tosee his boss behind the wheel. This meant he could ignore the shabby little car they were in; it was probably not even worth a parking spot."I spoke to them, but it's still working hours. Are you sure you want to go now?"Thomas nodded. Choosing the Hotel had some personal reasons behind it."Let's get there early and just browse around."Miss Hutton sat uncomfortably in the back seat, feeling like she was being treated a bit too well today."Boss, I've brought everything we need for the hotel," she said. They hadn't finished cleaning up from the last hotel stay, so this trip fe
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As Miss Hutton approached him, Lucas felt unease creeping in."Don't tell me the boss has bailed on me again. He really has a habit of standing me up."Miss Hutton chose to ignore the awkward topic; the boss had always been dismissivetowards him."The boss said he'll pick you up thisafternoon, but he has something urgent to take care of first.""Don't think I'll believe you. You've always been a liar without a hint of shame."Before Lucas had interacted directly with Miss Hutton, he had found him quite intriguing. But after spending some time together, he realized that Miss Hutton's flaws were becoming increasingly apparent, especially his lack of awareness."Mr. Lucas, don't overthink it. I'm just telling you the truth. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do.""Alright, let's change the subject. I want to ask you about the boss. Why does he suddenly want to see me... what does my mom have to do with this?"It seemed the only thing they had in common was their way of addr
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Thomas gazed thoughtfully at Iris, contemplating whether taking care of Gavin would be enough to set her free. It seemed he needed to think this through."You don't have to feel too burdened by this. Just spread the word," he said."Spread the word?" Sophia asked, confused."Let your family and friends know that Gavin has run off with money. You should also report him missing. After tonight, it will have been 24 hours," Thomas explained.He was furious with Gavin. This plan might work; if they reported him missing, the chances of him being spotted in the city would increase significantly."Boss, that might not be a good idea," Miss Hutton interjected. She couldn't openly mention the kidnappers in front of Iris. If they reported Gavin missing and he was found, it could lead to complications. Tony knew about the kidnappers, and if he felt cornered, he might drag Thomas into the mess."Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Iris, follow my instructions, and I'll keep you updated when I have
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Iris had promised her mother it would be easy, but meeting Thomas was a whole different story. She could handle Gavin's escape, but the thought of facing Thomas filled her with an unshakeable fear. She hesitated to approach his home, knowing that the renowned Velox Group was her best chance. Maybe she could run into him at the office. When she arrived at the entrance of Velox Group, Iris looked up, feeling as if she couldn't see the top of the building. Her neck ached from craning it so high.The mental preparation she had done crumbled in an instant."Miss Iris, what a surprise to see you here! Are you visiting?" Miss Hutton appeared behind her, wearing a warm smile. Iris instinctively took a step back, her guard up."Miss Hutton, I was hoping to see Mr. Brown, but I didn't want just to barge in, so I thought I'd wait here..." Iris replied, eyeing Miss Hutton with suspicion. She remembered how friendly Miss Hutton had seemed before, but now it felt like a facade. Perhaps she was just
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There was no point in arguing about it now. Lucas had confidently initiated the bet, and even if the Secretary was furious, all he could do was ask security to keep an eye on Gavin. On Thomas's side, things weren't exactly calm either, but at least he could take a moment to relax before tomorrow. When he got home and saw the dim light still on, he knew Ava was still awake."I told you to go to bed early and not wait for me. Things over there aren't that complicated," he said.Ava, still half-asleep, glanced at the wall clock, which was inching toward midnight."It seems like it wasn't too serious if it only took two hours to sort out. You should go wash up and get some rest," she replied. Ava didn't even ask what had happened, which relieved Thomas. The argument with Lucas had been intense, especially when it veered into discussions about their parents."Yeah, it's nothing major. Just something I can handle," he assured her.He really didn't want anyone probing him further, as he felt
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Gavin sat in Lucas's car, feeling an overwhelming sense of anxiety. He couldn't quite grasp the situation unfolding before him-this woman was insisting on taking him away, and she seemed determined not to let him go."May I ask how to address you both?" he asked, trying to keep his voice steady."We're the Johnson Family," the woman replied. "This is my boss, Lucas. For the next few days, you'll be with us, following our instructions. If you don't, we can't guarantee your safety. You might face the wrath of both the mob and the law."The Secretary wasted no time with pleasantries. Although Lucas hadn't yet shared the outcome of the negotiations, Gavin understood from her insistence on bringing him along that a conclusion had already been reached—one that was far from peaceful."Let me put it this way," Lucas interjected, his tone blunt. "I made a deal with Thomas, and you're the subject of that deal. If, during this transaction, Lawrence sends you to a place you shouldn't be, I lose.
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