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Chapter 4: What's really going on?
As I drive towards Craft holdings, I know I'm making a mistake but I've nothing to lose so far. It's like I've already lost George...I only want to confirm my fears.
I know he doesn't leave the office early and if he does, I'll get all the information I need from Claire the ever nosy receptionist.
Upon parking, I recheck myself on the mirror and upon confirming that I can't look any better, I climb out of my car and head for the elevator. I can't spot his car anywhere in the vicinity but I decide to walk in all the same. His office is in the second floor and with my four inch heels, I can't walk there.
Claire is there at the reception all alone, chewing a gum and blowing it as usual.
“Hey Darlene, long time? How have you been?”
She's grinning from ear to ear.
“I'm fine Claire. Is Mr Martins in?”
I reply and ask, trying to avoid more questions.
“George Martins? Your boyfriend? I tho
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