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8 - Wallet and cards

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last update Last Updated: 2025-05-08 03:46:18

"I want those papers on my desk by tomorrow." He barked on the phone, slightly furious with Donald, his assistant, who interrupted his morning with a problem they could have avoided if they had dealt with it correctly.

"Yes, Sir," Donald responded with a shaky and apologetic tone. "By the way, your father wants to see you." His assistant quickly added.

He had been expecting that. His father had been hounding him for days, but he had always managed to stay clear of him and avoid his calls.

"Fine!" But he could not keep dodging him. "Tell him that I'll come over tonight." Then, he ended the call.

He knew precisely what his father wanted from him. But he was not ready to give in to his demands. Nonetheless, did he have a choice?

"Hmm!" He heavily sighed, throwing his phone on the counter out of exasperation.

He grabbed the towel he had hastily tossed on the kitchen stool earlier and dried the sweat on his body. Then, he took a cold bottle of water from his fridge to cool himself down.

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