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CHAPTER 10.

Author: Zohaa
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Nicholas swallowed as he stared at the woman who stared at the file in her hand and then chuckled gently.

“What are you worried about?”

“W…worried? I am not?” she shook her head in defense.

“I know you are, trust me.”

She exhaled, returned the document in the envelope, and then started.

“You and Lorenzo… you're friends right?”

“Best friends, actually.”

“Then you just know… the reason behind our… this situation.”

“Enzo is a good person,’’ he said instead and she raised her head.

“I know what you are worried about but trust me… he is a good person.”

Leilani nodded her head and then forced a smile, “Thank you, Mr…”

“Nicholas. You can call me Nick.”

The door opened and Lorenzo wheeled out of the room with a man trailing behind her.

“Thank you so much for today,’’ he shook hands with the man again and then turned to look at Leilani.

Leilani stared at the ring that settled beautifully on his finger like it was made for his hands and then glanced at hers too.

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