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Charlotte did scream hysterically when Valerie told her about Manuel's last greeting.
“He greeted you? Did he really say hi to you?” Charlotte said in a high voice, so that Valerie had to nudge her because everyone in the cafeteria turned their heads to them.“He said I really reminded her of someone.” Valerie pondered while supporting her chin. “He also emphasized the word ‘really’, not just mediocre.”“Maybe you look like his ex-girlfriend,” Charlotte began to imagine. “Maybe he then decided to approach you, and within six months while Manuel is here you can win over him. Imagine, an ordinary staff can reach the heart of the person with the highest position in the company. It's like a cinderella story!”“And cinderella stories like that are mostly very rare,” Valerie interrupted quickly.“Who says it?” Charlotte smiled knowingly. “Very rarely doesn't mean it doesn't happen, right? Do you know who Angela Alvaro is, Manuel's mother and Ruben Alvaro's wife? She usRelated chapters
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Manuel seems to be receiving their important guest, James Cliff, in his room. The news was blowing because since this morning there had been a rush at the office, many people were passing by to prepare everything.Well, Valerie still remembered the old man, who was carrying a line of bodyguards dressed the same with the same flat face as a robot. The contract with James is the most successful one their branch has ever signed, which is why having James in the office to meet Manuel is so important.Mr. McLean, Valerie's own immediate superior, seemed very busy. Valerie saw the stocky body of the foreigner pacing in his room, sometimes busy calling someone, sometimes looking for files. Until then, the man came out of the room.“Valerie!” the man called out, causing Valerie to immediately stand up.“Yes sir?”“Come here for a moment.”While adjusting her skirt, Valerie stepped out and entered Mr. McLean's room. The man was already sitting behind his desk and invi
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“So you were helped by one of Mr James's bodyguards? What a happy coincidence. Is he handsome?” Charlotte immediately asked while chewing on her french fries.They decided to watch a movie after work because Charlotte wanted to hear the whole story about the handsome Manuel, but then Valerie changed the subject and started talking about Jose Santiago.“He's very handsome, and has a mysterious aura.” Valerie took a deep breath. “I am grateful that the man happened to be there at that time. The gang of thugs was so terrifying, even the leader grabbed me roughly by the wrist, causing bruises afterward.”Valerie showed off the faded bruises. Charlotte shuddered at what happened to Valerie.“For tomorrow and the next, if you come home too late, just call me. I'll be happy to accompany you, after all there is nothing I can do in my apartment alone.”Charlotte does live alone in this city, in an apartment. She seemed lonely because she said her parents and the rest of her family were far awa
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Valerie was working on corrections to an important contract clause when she saw from the corner of her eye that Manuel was approaching her.“Busy, Valerie?” the man greeted casually.Valerie raised her head and sighed inwardly. Even though she had seen Manuel countless times, she still gasped as she looked directly into those beautiful blue eyes. This man was too handsome and dangerous, a creature like this should not be allowed to roam around and prey on defenseless girls.“I do my job as usual.” Valerie frowned when she realized that Manuel seemed to want to ask something. “Is there anything I can help?” she asked.Manuel nodded his head. “Every time I see you, I always think you are very similar to someone, but I have not been able to find who you look like.”“Maybe just an ordinary resemblance. It's said that all over the world we have nine twins with the same faces.” Valerie smiled, observing Manuel who looked very curious.Manuel took a deep breath. “That is right, but still it
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It was almost seven in the evening when Valerie placed the gold bracelet with crystal embellishments on her wrist. The bracelet is in her jewelry box and Valerie can't remember when she bought it. The bracelet was just there, until Valerie thought it was one of the things her late mother had kept by her father.Valerie looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath. She suddenly felt very nervous. Jose's aura was able to make her so nervous and embarrassed, even just imagining it.Jose is a dangerous man, of course; Valerie frowned, realizing that the man was working as a bodyguard for Mr. James who had many enemies. Of course Jose's job is also dangerous. He must be good at fighting, Valerie concluded, remembering Jose's cruel attitude when he threatened the gang of thugs who disturbed Valerie at that time.If only at that time the leader of the gang and all of its members had decided to challenge, maybe Jose would have been able to face them all by himself.The man was not a
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“Why do not you want to tell me about your date?”Charlotte keeps trying to persuade Valerie to tell her date with Jose last night. However, Valerie refused to make a voice. The thought of Jose's kissing and then the man's pretentious claim afterward bothers her immensely. She wanted to forget all that, really.Last night, however, she slept with a hot body temperature every time she thought of Jose's kiss. How that man crushed her lips, how was his tongue…. Jeez. Valerie cursed herself silently. It seemed like she had turned into a pervert, with just one kiss.That man is really dangerous. Valerie should have known from the start, but she started playing with fire because she dared to try. It was all because Jose spread an attraction that Valerie could not resist, making her like a moth attracted to the candlelight, subconsciously burning herself to the point of scorch.“Valerie,” Charlotte started sulking. “Come on, tell me, you know I am really curious, right? Was the date a succes
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“Oh my!” Valerie put her fingers to her mouth in surprise, causing George to raise an eyebrow.“What's wrong, Val?” George's gaze was sharp, probing as if searching for something in Valerie's mind. “Do you know him?”Valerie immediately shook her head. “It is okay. No, I do not know him.”George was still glaring at her. “Are you sure you do not recognize this guy?”Valerie shook her head again. No, it's not time to tell George about Jose Santiago. She still couldn't believe George, she did not even know whether George was speaking the truth or not.George took a deep breath, turning his attention back to the photo and document. “These are just the best photos we can get. All documents about him were deleted. All we know is he is a very violent assassin and he has never failed. We called him ‘The Slayer’ and we knew he was a man who was quite rich and powerful. His killing abilities made him even more dangerous.”George glared at Valerie. “This killer never fails, Val, and we know he'
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That night Valerie felt those fingers touch the side of her neck, soft and warm. The touch was familiar, as familiar as the feeling it evoked. Valerie tingled straight from toe to head, feeling a passionate feeling tingle her mercilessly. She still closed her eyes as the warm body enveloped her, feeling so snug against her.Valerie felt herself half asleep. She then ran her fingers through the warm body that was pressing on her, tracing the tough muscles, wrapped in good and smooth skin; seductive, felt so steady in the squeeze of her fingers.On top of her was a very manly man. Valerie breathed in the distinctive male scent; the seductive aroma of wood combined pervaded all of her senses. Suddenly the man's lips caught up with her fingers, touching the side of her neck; it was hot and burning, sending out unexpected excitement signals.Valerie groaned as the man’s kiss progressed further down her jaw, down her cheekbones. A second after she felt a warm breath rush over her, his lips
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The familiar aroma of coffee touched Valerie's nose, making her blink and frown. Her head felt dizzy as if she had been hit by something. She opened her eyes and realized that she was in her own room.“Are you awake? You want a cup of coffee?”The bed rustled as George sat at the foot of her bed, carrying a steaming cup of coffee. Valerie tried to sit slowly and looked at George who was smiling guiltily.“I do not know if someone who has passed out is allowed to drink coffee or not.” George looked at Valerie gently. “It's just that I know you like it.”Valerie couldn't help but return that gentle smile. “Thank you,” she whispered softly as George thrust the coffee cup to her lips.She took it and took a slow sip. The sharp taste of bitterness and sweetness immediately brought back her consciousness. Valerie handed the coffee cup back to George and the man placed it on the little table by the bed.“I passed out,” That is a statement, not a question.George nodded his head. “You did fai
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