JACOB ALDEGUIRE’S POV Allison sat stiffly across from me in my office. Her fingers fidgeted with the strap of her bag as if she wanted to vanish into thin air. I didn’t bother softening my gaze. I never did. “You understand the terms,” I said, placing the envelope of cash on the table. Kitang-kita ko ang bahagyang pantalon ng kanyang katawan ng makita niya ang pera. “You get two months. Full vacation. For you, for your family. Enough money to cover everything,” I added, my voice was calm. “But let me make myself very clear.” Her eyes widened. “No one. Ever. Should know about our connection. If I find out you’ve told a single soul, you know what exactly will happen to you.. ” I let my words hang, heavy and unyielding in the air. “I… I understand,” she whispered. “Good,” I said. "puwede ka nang umalis." She hesitated for a heartbeat, glancing up at me like she wanted to say something, but fear held her tongue. Slowly, she rose and left my office. I watched her go, maki
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