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CHAPTER 40

Author: Viv3vienne
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-06 18:00:56
I blinked, crossing my legs - one over the other. Acting as though i was clueless.

"So you really aren't going to spill it?"

I shook my head resolutely. She sighed, giving me the ' I'm totally disappointed in you' look.

"Anyways, I'm glad that you're back." - She shrugged, casually dismissing her earlier curiosity and probity.

"Not for long!. I'll be leaving -". I paused, glancing at the electronic clock on my desk. "In the next four hours."

"For reals, Selene?!. You've got to be kidding me." Rachel expressed her dissatisfaction, collapsing in her seat ; possibly exasperated.

I shrugged my shoulders care freely, not perturbed.

"Then why did you come back if it wasn't because of the project?. Or was it because you missed me?" - She teased with a playful smirk.

" Because........ I have something important to discuss with Bennett." - I spoke in a flat tone.

Rachel gasped,her lips forming a slight 'O' shape.

" I'll have someone send her over." - She pouted her lips,
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