29 New Job
Author: Chukwuemeka_101
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"An offer I can't refuse?" Leo chuckled, "What sort of offer is that?"

"Don't be in a hurry to hear it. Wait a moment leys get to our destination first" Helen replied with a confident smile.

"Alright then" Leo agreed before leaning back into the seat. He was still feeling sleepy even though he had just woken up from a fifteen plus hour sleep.

VROOM!!!

The limo sped through the streets of the city and soon they were in the West Side of the city. It was not as popular or classy as the East Side where Redemption Hotel was located alongside the homes of all the wealthiest people living in the city.

The West Side was mostly undeveloped and was populated by large apartment buildings still under construction and you could see the various machines of the construction companies all around.

The driver navigated the car through the streets and came to park in front of one of the few completed housing complexes. It was a large building containing at least a 100 one bedroom apartments and had the
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  • I Have The Power To Heal The World   32 The Villains

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  • I Have The Power To Heal The World   33 Bomb Alert

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    112 France

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    109 Goodbyes

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    108 Jason Michaels

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