As he walked towards the dinning table, Hana looked up at him. Jace came to sit down besides her at the dinning table.. both with drinks in their hands.
Hana stared at Jace who had taken some gulps from the drink in his hand."How's the business going? The new place. Have you checked it out yet?" He asked her.Hana sighed "Yeah. I've gone there and looked around. And as expected, it looked too good to be real" she smiled as she had some sips "I still can't believe that it's mine at the moment. So I suppose what's left is to Start the work of making it mine. I've already connected and spoken with those whom you've connected me with "She said as she looked at him "They're gonna help me start the business""What do you planning on investing more in the business? What line are you heading to more in the business?" Jace asked, staring at her."I think it's pretty obvious. Medicine " She said with a smile as she continued "My father h
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AN ACE RETURNS 154: Where it Hits
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AN ACE RETURNS 155: The Hearing
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AN ACE RETURNS 156: The Hearing II
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AN ACE RETURNS 157: Witness
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AN ACE RETURNS 158: Another Case
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AN ACE RETURNS 159: End Game
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AN ACE RETURNS 160: End Game
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