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Chapter 16. Taming Kokura
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Dave had the worst day ever following his last talk with Brooks. Throughout the day, he couldn’t help but think about how the meeting with the tenants would go. It was 5 pm, and all Dave wanted was to go home and put everything that had happened behind him.

He turned off the computer, took his jacket off the stand, and started making his way out of the room to the only elevator that could be used by him. When he reached the car park where his driver was waiting, he saw Brooks standing by the car with the driver.

“Brooks?” he called as the secretary immediately bowed in greeting. “Good evening, boss,” he said as Dave eyed him calmly.

“Why are you out here? Why didn’t you come up to the office? How did the meeting go with the tenants? Did they agree to sell?” Although Dave found it strange for his secretary to stand here waiting for him, instead of coming up, he was more interested in the building issue.

“Sir, I…” Dave raised his hand to cut him short. “I’m tired. Let’s talk while I dri
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