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Mia gaped at Kevin, wondering if she had heard wrong, wishing that she had heard wrong."What do you mean that's impossible?” She asked incredulously, angrily.Kevin shook his head, looking exasperated. “I mean, I cannot stop seeing Alessia.” He enunciated each word. "I cannot stop speaking to her, and I cannot stay away from her. Ask for something else."Mia was rendered speechless. He was not even remorseful about what he had done or felt bad that his relationship with Alessia bothered her. “So you're not denying being in a relationship with her?”Kevin rolled his eyes. "Name another price, Mia. Staying away from Alessia is out of the question.”“Wow," Mia breathed as she slowly shook her head. So Kevin, her own husband, valued his relationship with Alessia more than the one he had with her, his wife? Even if they weren't as all couples should be, had he forgotten that she saved his life? Sheltered him and fed him? Now she was convinced who Kevin really was—an ingrate. That was wh
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After the call, Kevin made his way to his surveillance office. He let out a sigh as he dropped into his seat and prepared to get started with work.First, he checked in with the biometric scan. Then he went through the footage from the previous day and the report that the person on duty the previous day left.Then he inspected the cameras, monitors, and recording systems and ensured that they were functioning well. Just as he finished adjusting the equipment and was satisfied with the optimal view around the premises, his phone began to ring. Once he saw the caller's ID, he picked it up immediately.“Hello, boss," Vivian said into the phone the moment Kevin picked up.“What is it?"She briefly glanced toward the Mekin company representative. “There is a representative from the Mekin company. He wants to meet with you.”Since he wasn’t at work the previous day, Kevin decided to delegate the responsibility to his manager.“Tell Amy to meet with him and handle whatever he is there for.”
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Kevin dipped her hands in his pocket and slightly tipped his chin toward the Mekin manager's direction. “What's your name?"The manager of the Mekin company, who was still stunned by what Kevin had said, blinked at Kevin. “What?” He blurted, further confused.Kevin sighed deeply and shook his head. He was briefly thankful for his manager because he was sure that she would not go somewhere and begin to shout or dumbly say ‘what’ to every question or statement thrown at her.“I asked what your name is, manager?"The manager of the Mekin company gaped at Kevin. “Who is this man? So you mean you don't know me? You don't know my name?” He scoffed. "Do you even listen to or read business news? In fact, do you listen to news in general?” He jabbed his chest with his fingers. “My name is mentioned in every paper that's published daily. I am Ross T-”“Ross, I'd appreciate it if you return to the company you manage,” Kevin paused, laying enough emphasis on'manage.'' “And let them know that Print
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Ross' face contorted in confusion as he regarded Kevin for a while, then he hissed, deciding not to waste his time on a nincompoop like him. With a huff, he turned around and walked out of the company.Everyone watched as Ross walked off with his offer to sign a contract with them.As Vivian watched, she had no idea what to do or even say. She didn't blame her boss; the Mekin manager had been rude, but then... An offer like that doesn't come to one's doorstep every day.Amy was frozen to the spot as she also watched Ross walk away. “That's our chance at success walking off,” she thought. Then she was quick to drag herself out of her torpor and rushed to Kevin's side.“Boss,” she said hurriedly, hoping she'd get her words out and be able to placate and convince Kevin before Ross would drive off.Kevin dragged his gaze away from Ross’ retreating back and turned to face his manager with a smile.But his smile waned when he saw the worry and slight anger on her face. “Is something wrong?”
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Once Kevin had left, Jake, Amy, and Vivian headed to the surveillance room.A few minutes into sifting through the footage for that day, Jake noticed that Kevin's manager seemed a bit down; she wasn't her usual agile self.He moved closer to her and nudged her arm as he looked down at the current footage of one of the parts of the building.Amy glanced up at Jake, who in turn arched his brows and asked, “Are you okay?" “I'm fine," she muttered, then she pressed her lips together and returned her gaze to the screen."No, you're not,” Jake insisted.Amy sighed. She thought she could hold it in; she thought she could just keep her fingers crossed and see as everything unwinds, but she couldn't. “I don't know,” she shrugged, then she sighed again. “I'm just worried. I don't really know. Im just not sure if this will work."Jake frowned. "It still is a brilliant idea. Why aren't you so sure anymore?”"What if this backfires?” She glanced up at him, her brows scrunched worriedly.Jake's fr
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Without a word, without a hint of how he felt about losing his job, Kevin turned around and left the office.Felix blinked as he watched Kevin step out of his office and close the door.“What the hell!" He muttered as he reclined in his seat and further stared at the door.He slowly shook his head, further assuring himself that he did the right thing by firing him.How could he just walk out like that? With the calmest demeanour and without a word. “So arrogant,” he spat to himself.Usually, when he fired any of the employees who weren't working towards the organisational goal, they begged him. Some of them even fall to their knees and plead with him to retain their job, promising to change their ways. Besides, that is what any sane person will do.But not Kevin, the arrogant nitwit. He was too full of himself. Felix, annoyed at Kevin's attitude, concluded that if he had to fire him a thousand times, he would do it over and over again.And he'd gladly wait to see how far he'd go with
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Kevin's phone rang just as he stepped out of Mia's office.He retrieved it from the phone and picked it up, making his way to the surveillance room that was once his office.“Hello, boss. Good day, sir.”“Hello?” His steps slowed down as he wondered who was on the line.“It’s Howard, boss.”“Oh Howard,” Kevin said. “How're you doing?" "I am fine; thank you, boss. I just called to greet you.” “Thank you.”“I also want to tell you that my daughter has gotten even better than when we left the hospital.”“That's good,” Kevin said, glad that Lisa would not be confined to the bed again. She could now move and play like every kid should.“Yes. But it's all thanks to you, sir. Thank you for all of your help. We deeply appreciate it." "Oh, Howard. I've told you, you're welcome, so stop thanking me,” he said. He wondered if Howard would ever cease to thank him. He was such a grateful man.“We've also moved to the house that Alessia got for us. Thank you for the house; Lisa loves it so much.”
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When they reached inside the house, Irene immediately excused herself and left to set the dining table while Howard and Kevin took their seats in the living room. Lisa sat with them and played with her Teddy.“By the way, boss, Alessia told me that your house is also around here,” Howard said, “somewhere close by.”Kevin nodded. “When I leave here, I'll show you. Because you also have to know my house." “Of course, boss. I can't wait." “Can I know your house too?” Lisa asked with a huge grin.“No," Howard answered before Kevin could give a response.Lisa turned to Kevin with a sad pout.“Come on, Lisa. Don't be sad. There's a benefit to it,” Kevin said encouragingly. "I wouldn't show you my house, but I'd give you my phone number. That way, you can call me whenever you feel like or just want to talk to me or even report someone to me."Lisa gasped, then she clapped her hands. “That will be awesome!""I know, right? We can talk for as long as we want.”“Yes," Lisa affirmed as she ret
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Kevin had thought it would all end with the divorce, but it didn't. He had placed his phone on the ‘do not disturb’ mode. He had been surprised when he unlocked his phone and saw his ex-wife's number top the list of the calls he had missed. She had called him over a dozen times.At first, he was irked but worried. Why would Mia call so many times? It was unusual. She certainly wasn't the type to call so many times. The highest she'd do was try to reach the person a couple of times before she'd let it go.All this was why he hadn't been able to shake off the thought that something might be wrong. Eventually, he called her back.She didn't really sound like herself. There had been a plea in her voice that Kevin could not just ignore.He sighed again as he got into the taxi that would take him to the address. He opened the location-sharing app where she'd shared her location with him and read it out to the driver, directing him once in a while.Eventually, he got to the place. The bar lo
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Mia wondered how far out she had driven. Did Kevin lie when he said he'd be there? Was he going to ditch her like Donald did too?She turned on her phone's screen to check her call log to see how long it had been since their last call. She blinked when she took in the time displayed on her phone's screen, and her mouth formed an ‘O.’ It's just been three minutes.She sighed. She needed to just chill.Even when Kevin allowed himself to be used as a house boy, he was always unapologetically honest. She knew that if he said he was going to come, then he surely would. She just needed to remain patient.While she waited for Kevin, she sipped her water. Though she still yearned for a drink, maybe something to make her feel bolder, she concluded that it would be better if she was sober when he arrived. She didn't know what turn the conversation would take, or if she'd ever get to see him again; she didn't want to ruin this opportunity.As she sipped her drink, her mind wandering, she vaguely
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Mia heard Kevin let out a long sigh. And she couldn't help but wonder what he thought of her. Clingy? Pathetic? She sure sounded like one. But she didn't care. At that moment, at least. She just wanted to see him, talk things out with him, and have that tranquillity she suddenly believed that she deserved.“Kevin, are you still there?" She bit her lips when he let out another sigh.“What do you want to talk about, Mia? What do we have to talk about?” He still sounded exasperated like he had sounded since he picked up the call, but there was the hint of concern in his tone. And Mia latched onto it like a lifeline.“Don't you think we have to talk? I understand that you already signed the divorce papers, but it can't just end like that. Please, let's meet even if it's the last time.”A brief silence. Then, “Which bar are you at?”Mia frowned. Her gaze went to the entrance and then around the bar, but there was no name or address anywhere inside.“I'm not sure,” she told him, feeling dum
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Mia had always known that her grandmother never cared about her or anyone at all. She uses people for her gain, but, somehow, she fooled herself into thinking and believing that her case might be different. After all, she has given her life to the company she so cherishes, working tirelessly to keep it in the limelight, thus allowing her grandmother to keep her shoulder high… but it meant nothing to her. Perhaps her grandmother thought she was so mighty that everyone had to worship her.But just for once, couldn't she have pretended? Mia thought. Mia had never allowed herself to get this mad or show emotion like this. It was a telltale of how angry and saddened she was, yet her grandmother disregarded it like it was nothing.Mia regarded her grandmother for a while, wondering what would ever make her see anyone other than herself as a human with emotions.“What use are wishes if they don't get granted?” Mia spat at her grandmother, not bothering to keep the anger and distaste from her
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It's only been about ten minutes, but it felt like twenty hours as Mia repeatedly tapped her feet on the floor.The stares had begun to irritate her, and she couldn't stop herself from turning to the restaurant's entranceway, hoping that her date would step in.“Good evening, ma'am,” another table attendant with a practiced smile similar to her colleague's stopped by her table. "What would you like to have?”Mia, despite the growing anger in her, managed to offer her a smile. "Water,” she grinned. "Sparkling water would do," she finished, her smile still intact. She was not interested in anything, but she couldn't allow the fourth attendant to walk up to her again.The lady's eyes fell on the table, and Mia followed her gaze. When she saw the crystal glass pitcher filled with water and the flute glass before her, she muttered, “Of course," and pressed her lips together. That was what she had told the first table attendant that she wanted. It was still untouched.Her cheeks flushed wi
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The voice at the other end hesitated. Then he cleared his throat. “Mia. How are you?"“Fine."Mia felt a bit guilty. Donald wasn't a bad man. At least, compared to all the men her grandmother had tried to pair her with, he was a good man, but she just couldn't help it. He could have refused the date unless he got her consent, but then grandmother could be cunning whenever she wanted to be. But still… she couldn't soothe the raging anger in her. She couldn’t help but be mad at him. All of these were happening because of his presence.“Okay. So, my driver will be at your villa to pick you up."“Okay," she said, and before Donald could utter another word, she ended the call.It was with even more annoyance that she returned to the vanity mirror to continue dressing up.A while later, a knock came on her door. She stared at the door for a while. Could it be grandmother again? She wondered.On the third knock, she walked to the door and unlocked it.Her anger grew when she came face to fac
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After a hectic day at work, Mia usually liked to shut down in every way she could and just have time to herself. Half the time, she's unable to enjoy the rest because her mind would either wander about the ways to make the company better, or something work-related would come up.Today, it wasn't work that was on Mia's mind as she paced her room, nor was it rest.She hissed as she walked back to her chair and dropped into it. The document she had opened on the laptop on the desk before her, a spreadsheet that showcased the employees that were contributing to the company's growth and how they contributed, was the last thing she wanted to deal with right then. She had decided to go through it, hoping she'd get her mind off what happened, but she couldn't get her grandmother's words or Kevin's out of her head.She found it hard to believe that Kevin had been made to sign a divorce paper, and worse, he thinks she was in on it.She couldn't believe she was really divorced. Grandmother had m
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Kevin had begun to clear up his desk, getting ready to retire for the day, when his phone vibrated on his desk.He peeked at it before he crammed the phone between his cheek and shoulder. “Hello, Gideon,"He said as he gathered the scattered files on the desk, stacked them together, and carefully placed them in the top drawer.“Good evening, boss,” Gideon answered.Kevin could hear the soft rustle of papers in the background as he waited for him to speak.“So, boss, I sent out the vacancy post and put it up, and so far, I have about ten people that have indicated their interest for the post.”“Oh wow. That was fast.”“Yes, boss. There are quite a number of Landary Province residents that are in need of a means of income. I'm pretty sure that there will be more interests before the day ends. Should I keep the vacancy up or interview these ones for now?”“Let's interview this one first and see if they'd qualify,” Kevin said as he relaxed in his seat. “Alright then. The interview will c
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Leo began to explain. “This model has adaptive focus technology. Unlike standard cameras, it automatically adjusts its focus depending on the distance of the object or the person it’s capturing, ensuring clarity in every frame. With this model, there would be no blurry images because of distance. It also has a dual power system; we made it battery-operated with a solar charging feature for outdoor use.”Kevin nodded as he spoke. He was beyond impressed. He was certain that they must have worked day and night to achieve this. It was the only way.“And,” Stone took up from there, “we’ve incorporated advanced motion detection. It doesn’t just record when there’s movement; it will distinguish between humans, animals, and objects. This cuts down on unnecessary alerts and saves storage space.”Leo nodded, agreeing with what his colleague said. Then he added, “The feature we want to add now is a cloud-based storage system. We want to ensure that data is secure and accessible from anywhere.”