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Chapter Nine: the chemistry testing

Author: Susan
last update publish date: 2026-04-15 18:05:41

“Please tell me you are inching closer to Mr Hosea’s office miss Victoria.” Becky whined over the phone.

I nodded my head absentmindedly.

“And with the model?” She asked.

My eyes darted to Lucas who sat next to me, his eyelids shut and a headphone deafening his ears.

I nodded my head once again.

Too tired to utter a word.

“Miss Victoria, please say something.” She urged.

“Oh…yeah. Um.. Im on my way Becky.” I answered. Hitting the acceleration in full speed.

…..

“We are here.” I said, wit
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