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Chapter 35. You Found Katherine?

Author: J Cruz
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Lucas POV

Matt, Jacob, and Duke looked at me curiously, wanting to know more.

Oliver rarely reacts like that to their teasing and over some woman.

I tried to make light of it.

“Just an employee of the company.” I waved my hand dismissively, trying to brush it off.

In truth, I don’t know how to explain everything to them right now.

The thing is, everything has been a big blur lately.

“Just an employee, but have you seen his face? Oliver looked like he was ready to murder me. It was the first!” Jacob exclaimed.

Disbelief laced his voice, and his eyes widened when he talked, still reeling from shock at Oliver's queer response.

Oliver was the serious type, but when our friends poked fun at him, he did not react as strongly as he did now.

“That Katherine must be special if she could evoke strong feelings from our friend.” Duke mused.

“I wonder what she looked like?” Matt commented.

“Anyway, what was wrong with you two, getting hung up on the name Katherine. Remember in college, yo
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