NECKLACE OF DECEPTION

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eeks

ug in the right, and a handbag between her

ircus clown. Of course she ignored those who gawked, and greeted those

department, she leaves the file on Ethan's d

returned the smile and hurried out. She was late. Well five minutes!

roceeds to knock on his massive black door. Just like his damn heart. "was he even

le as his eyes lifted to find hers. "La

explained as she placed the mug on his sleek brown desk, which made her want to eat lunch

to be honest, I do not believe in the word sorry

gain, Alexandro looked up

ut then she p

ing for apologizing. Someone,

ndro says as he goes back to

." Kiera replied to him, and strolled out of h

owhere with trying to create some professional bond. Having a good relationship with your bo

s her bag and flips open the

t Josephine and continues with the emails. " Is Mr. Hotne

sy," Kiera res

event." Josephine explained, waving some paper in the air.

s here to see you". They both wa

" Did you see his girlfriend's latest insta update? That tan bitc

llowed to be all over him. That's

school girls." The girls heard a deep voice say, and th

he turned his attention to Josephine after letting out a

to be signed." Josephine handed him the docum

litary service. "Sir?". She could swear she witnessed the c

of her head. "Cancel my meetings for today," he sai

ed in, watching her skim through emai

exandro whispered and she tilt

an usual. Strands of his brown hair rested on his forehead while the rest was brushed back ne

houghts. He was watching her the entire time. She was only admiring how he took care

ats her head. " Get it right without an apology." he advised and she

wants to be. A kind prick"

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skin. Standing out the massive office building. As she waits patiently for her boyfriend to fet

t even sure if she liked him that much. She has vowed never

struggling with bills made her desperate. And Ryan, with his wealthy bac

wering her with gifts and attention. She had tried to brush him

efore looking up at him. " You're still here," Ale

onded and Alexandro glanced down at his wrist watch. "

y about me" Kiera smiled awkw

asked. His question was far-fetched. She

ting from one foot to the other.

nodded. " I'm sure sir, you enjoy you

ttle pat. " I was not some dog!" Kiera murmured quietly be

g for her. She forced a smile, playing the role of the doting girlfrien

t into the car. "Yes" Kiera nods. "He was offering

he heater when she heard him scoff. She p

able touching you." Ryan s

dog pet???" Kie