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Miya was startled. She had forgotten the fact that she and Sol looked like. "No, she's not my sister." She shook her head.

"But my goodness, you two look just the same." Jodie looked at Miya, then at Sol, and back at Miya, in disbelief.

Sol had a closer look at Jodie, noticing her attire and her pretty face. She asked cautiously, with a smile, "Who are you, may I ask?"

"Jodie Field. I work here. And you?"

"Sol Keaton."

"Nice to meet you. Do you work here as well?"

"No, not yet. Perhaps in the future. I'm here to see Xenon."

"To see Xenon? Mr. Uba? You know him well?" Jodie looked at her suspiciously.

"Yes. I want to keep him company."

"Huh? What do you mean? He's got his wife to keep him company." Jodie said matter-of-factly.

Nice one, Jodie. Miya thought gratefully.

Sol looked displeased at first, then she smiled and replied, "The thing is, his wife isn't the one he loves. I am. Those who are just a replacement will have to leave sooner or later now that I'm back."

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