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Eddie quickly downed a tall glass of beer, feeling a sense of relief he hadn’t experienced in days. Jennifer’s return to New York had lifted a heavy burden off his shoulders. He no longer had to constantly worry about her getting into trouble or spiraling deeper into her heartbreak."Where's your sister? Usually, she's already seated there, ready to flirt with the guys who come," Deon, Eddie's friend and coworker, asked as he joined him at the bar."She's back in New York," Eddie replied, a hint of relief in his voice. "That's why I can relax. Otherwise, when I come back from work, or when I have time off like now, I'd definitely be busy keeping an eye on her.""I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it, you don't seem suited to be in a bar," Deon remarked, a sly grin spreading across his face.Eddie raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "I see. By the way, I want to offer you a job. You might be interested, because from the looks of it
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Eddie was taking a deep breath outside the hotel, enjoying the fresh evening air when Anna's car pulled up. She stepped out, her face lit up with excitement."Eddie! My father wants to meet you tonight. He's been really eager to get to know you," she said, walking towards him with a bright smile.Eddie felt a pang of hesitation. "I don't know, Anna. I was planning to look for a rental place today. I can't keep staying in a hotel indefinitely."Anna's expression turned into a pout, her eyes pleading. "Please, Eddie. It's just for tonight. He only wants to have tea with us. It would mean a lot to me."Eddie sighed, unable to resist her earnest appeal. "Alright, alright. But let me go back to my room and change. I can't meet your father in these clothes."Anna beamed, grabbing his arm. "Great! Let's hurry then."Back in his hotel room, Eddie changed into a clean shirt and pants, his mind still conflicted about meeting Anna's father. He had a bad feeling about this, but he couldn't pinpoin
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Eddie stood outside the modest building that housed the company Dane had told him about. He took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the letter in his hand. It was his application for a job that promised a fresh start, away from the dangerous path Anna's father had tried to lure him onto. The offer from Anna's father to join his narcotics group had been the final push Eddie needed to make this decision.Dane had been a good friend, always looking out for him. When Dane heard about the job opening through a connection of his brother, he immediately thought of Eddie. The company in Chelmek was known for paying well and treating its employees with respect—exactly what Eddie needed.Eddie glanced at the letter one more time, his name printed neatly at the top, along with his resume and a heartfelt cover letter. He hoped it would be enough to convince them to give him a chance. With a final, deep breath, he pushed open the door and stepped inside.The receptionist looked up and smiled. "He
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"How did it go?"Dean greeted Eddie immediately as he approached the club. Eddie looked satisfied, nodding his head. "Thank you, I got it. Just like you said.""Ah, that's great to hear, Simon! I hope you'll settle in there."Eddie gave Dean a grateful look. "I'm really lucky to have met you. By the way, they want me to start working next month. So, I've got less than a month left. It's decent, at least I'll earn my first paycheck from this cleaning job at the club to cover my living expenses.""Yeah, and... can I talk to you about Anna?" Dean's expression turned serious, prompting Eddie to immediately embrace him and say, "Sure, what do you want to discuss? Maybe we shouldn't go into the club if this is important.""Yeah, I told my boss I'd be thirty minutes late and that I was with you. So, we have plenty of time. Come with me, let's go somewhere."Dean led Eddie to the motorcycle parking area, and they quickly set off. Eddie wondered about their destination, especially when Dean ste
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Eddie stood by the window of his small apartment, staring out at the bustling city below. His mind was racing, thoughts swirling like a tempest in his head. Jennifer's call had shaken him to the core with the news about Frank's audacious plan to acquire their father's company. It was late evening, but Eddie knew he had to sort out his thoughts and confront this issue head-on.With a determined sigh, he pulled out his phone and dialed Jennifer's number. The phone rang several times before Jennifer finally picked up."Hello?" Her voice sounded strained, carrying the weight of the news she had just shared with Eddie."It's me, Jen," Eddie said, his voice calm but firm. "You mentioned Frank's proposal to buy Dad's company. Tell me everything."There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Jennifer began explaining the details. Frank, their father's former business partner, had approached Jennifer with a substantial offer to purchase their family's company. The offer was tem
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Eddie stood in the bustling foyer of the factory, surrounded by the hum of machinery and the rhythmic clinks of metal. He had just completed his orientation and was now ready to meet his colleagues and settle into his new role. As he adjusted his collar nervously, a voice cut through the ambient noise, catching him off guard."Hi," the greeting came from a woman who had approached him with a warm smile. She was elegant, with a grace that seemed to command attention effortlessly. Eddie blinked in surprise, recognizing her immediately as Mrs. Lorraine, the wife of his boss."There were two things he noticed now: the woman's beauty and the kindness she exuded. Eddie swallowed hard, trying to remain calm and not show his nervousness.""Hello, Ma'am, I'm Eddie," Eddie managed, his voice steadier than he felt. He bowed slightly out of habit, unsure of how to properly address his boss's wife."Don't be too formal with me, Eddie," Mrs. Lorraine chuckled lightly, her voice like a soothing melod
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Eddie stood amidst the clatter of the factory floor, his hands slightly greasy from handling the machinery. It was mid-morning, and the routine tasks of the day were in full swing when he heard a familiar voice that sent a jolt of surprise through him."Is he diligent, perhaps because he just moved here?"Eddie turned to find Mrs. Lorraine, his boss's wife, approaching with purpose, carrying two glasses of what appeared to be coffee. Her presence commanded attention, and Eddie could feel the curious gazes of his colleagues upon them."Ah, Ma'am! Good morning!" Eddie greeted, instinctively bowing respectfully. His mind raced to understand why Mrs. Lorraine had singled him out in such a public manner.The woman's sharp eyes swept over the factory floor, taking note of the employees who had paused their work to acknowledge her presence. Her expression turned slightly cynical as she addressed the gathering."I just want to talk to Eddie. For those whose names are not Eddie, please continue
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Eddie had always prided himself on maintaining a professional demeanor at work, but when Lorraine, his boss's wife, approached him with an unusual request, he couldn't help but feel a mix of curiosity and apprehension. Lorraine had asked Eddie to accompany her for some errands and had sweetened the deal with the promise of USD 200. Eddie, who could use the extra cash, agreed.The day started off innocently enough. Lorraine and Eddie visited a few high-end stores, with Lorraine purchasing various luxury items. Eddie carried the bags, staying silent and focused on the task at hand. However, as the afternoon turned into evening, Lorraine suggested they stop by a club for some drinks.Eddie hesitated but agreed, thinking it would be a brief visit. As they entered the dimly lit club, the loud music and vibrant atmosphere immediately set Eddie on edge. He followed Lorraine to a secluded booth where she ordered a round of drinks. "Relax, Eddie," Lorraine said, her tone light and carefree. "I
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“Eddie, you need to think this through,” his secretary, Lisa, urged as she shuffled through papers on his desk. “Keeping your distance from Agatha might not be the best strategy right now.”Eddie leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples. “You don’t understand. I can’t afford to get too close to her, not after everything that’s happened.”“Look, I get it. But you’ve already agreed to help her with her family’s company. If you cut ties now, it’ll look suspicious,” Lisa replied, raising an eyebrow.Eddie sighed heavily. “It was a mistake to agree to that in the first place. I should have never involved myself in her family’s business.”“Eddie, this is a complicated situation. You know Agatha needs your support,” Lisa pressed, her voice steady. “She’s promised to start fresh, to make this work. You can’t just back out.”“Her promises don’t mean anything if it jeopardizes my own company,” Eddie countered, his voice rising slightly. “I have to think about my future, my business. I can’
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“Eddie!” Jennifer called out as she stepped into the house, her heart racing.Eddie emerged from the kitchen, looking worn out and a little worried. “You’re back! How was your trip?”“It was beautiful, but… we need to talk,” Jennifer said, struggling to keep her voice steady.“Talk about what?” Eddie asked, leaning against the kitchen counter, sensing the tension in the air.“Andrew… he wants to marry me,” Jennifer blurted out, the words escaping before she could rein them in.Eddie’s brow furrowed. “What? You’ve got to be kidding me. You just got back from a vacation! Why would you even consider that?”“I know it sounds crazy, but he’s serious. He wants me to leave everything and be with him,” she replied, panic rising in her chest.“Leave everything? Jennifer, are you really thinking about this? What about us?” Eddie’s voice rose slightly, betraying his frustration.“I’m not saying I will! I just… I need time to figure things out,” she stammered, trying to make sense of her feelings.
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Eddie leaned back in his chair, staring out the window as he waited for Agatha to arrive. The morning sun filtered through the glass, casting shadows across his desk, but the warmth offered little comfort. His mind raced with possibilities, scenarios of how this confrontation would play out. He could almost hear the tension humming in the air, a warning that things were about to get messy.When Agatha finally entered, she was all business, her heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor. Her expression was calm, but Eddie noticed a flicker of something in her eyes—nervousness, perhaps, or anticipation.“Eddie,” she greeted, her tone cool. “You wanted to see me?”“Have a seat,” he replied, gesturing to the chair across from him. He needed to maintain control, to keep the upper hand in this conversation.Agatha sat down, her posture elegant, but there was a slight tension in her shoulders. “What’s this about?”“Let’s not pretend, Agatha. You know exactly why I wanted to talk to yo
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"Eddie, calm down. You're jumping to conclusions." Agatha’s voice was smooth, too smooth for Eddie’s liking. She sat across from him, legs crossed, sipping her tea as if the world wasn’t on fire.Eddie clenched his fists, barely able to control his rising anger. His office felt smaller, suffocating, as if the walls were closing in on him. “Calm down? Agatha, one of my subsidiaries just got shut down for a violation, and it happens to be the one your man, Charles, oversees. You expect me to believe that’s just a coincidence?”Agatha didn’t even flinch. She set her cup down delicately, her sharp eyes meeting his. “I understand your frustration, Eddie. But accusing me without evidence won’t solve your problem. Charles has been nothing but loyal, and whatever happened at that company was not my doing. You’re letting your emotions cloud your judgment.”Eddie’s jaw tightened. “You think this is about emotions? Agatha, I’ve been in this business long enough to know when something stinks. I j
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"Jennifer, you need a break. We've both been working nonstop, and honestly, I think a vacation would do us both some good." Andrew's voice was steady but held a hint of concern as they sat across from each other in the quiet corner of a café.Jennifer stirred her coffee absentmindedly, her mind elsewhere. "I don’t know if I’m ready to go anywhere, Andrew. There’s too much going on, and I can’t just leave. Especially with everything at the office." She sighed, the weight of Frank's death still lingering in her voice, even though she had started to heal.Andrew leaned forward, his eyes locking onto hers. "You can't keep burying yourself in work, Jen. It's not healthy. You’ve been carrying a lot on your shoulders, and I get it. But you need to take care of yourself too. Just a few days away. Let’s go somewhere quiet, where you don’t have to think about business or Frank for a while."Jennifer hesitated, chewing her lip. She knew Andrew was right, but the thought of leaving everything beh
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“Grace, I need to know exactly what’s going on,” Eddie demanded, pacing around his office. His voice was sharp, filled with frustration. “We can’t afford any more surprises, and this Wilford situation has already cost us enough.”Grace, sitting calmly across from him, nodded. “I understand, Mr. Cameron. I’ve already started pulling reports from the other subsidiaries. But, honestly, I think we need to have a bigger conversation about oversight. This isn’t just about Wilford anymore.”Eddie stopped pacing and turned to face her. “What do you mean?”She handed him a folder. “I’ve been digging, and there are minor discrepancies in a few other subsidiaries as well. It’s not at the level of Wilford, but it’s enough to raise concerns.”Eddie flipped through the documents, his brow furrowing deeper with each page. “How did this happen under my watch? I had systems in place, checks and balances—how did we miss all of this?”Grace gave him a sympathetic look. “Honestly, I think the company has
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Eddie sat at his desk, staring at the numbers on the financial report in front of him. His heart sank as he scanned the figures again, hoping he had somehow misread the data. But there was no mistaking it—his company had taken a sharp hit, and the numbers reflected a significant loss.“This doesn’t make sense,” he muttered to himself, furrowing his brow. He quickly picked up his phone and dialed his personal secretary, Grace.Moments later, Grace appeared at the door, clipboard in hand, her face calm as ever. She was always efficient, always on top of everything, and Eddie trusted her implicitly. But today, something felt off, and he needed answers.“Grace,” he said, his voice sharp with urgency. “What’s going on with the numbers? Our revenues have dropped drastically. I need you to dig into this and find out where the problem lies.”Grace nodded, her fingers already flying over her tablet as she pulled up the latest data. “I’ll get to it right away, Mr. Cameron. I’ll have a detailed
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Eddie paced back and forth in his office, his phone gripped tightly in his hand. He had just read Jennifer’s text: *"We’re heading to Aruba. I’ll be fine, Eddie. Don’t worry."* His gut told him something was off, but he didn’t want to overreact—at least not yet.He opened his contacts, his thumb hovering over a few trusted names. Maybe he could ask one of them to keep an eye on Jennifer while she was away. But before he could make a decision, Agatha appeared at the doorway, her presence calm and poised.“Eddie, what’s going on?” Agatha’s voice was smooth, almost soothing. She noticed the tension in his shoulders, the way he clenched his phone like it was the last tether holding him together. Eddie exhaled heavily, running a hand through his hair. “Jennifer just texted me. She’s heading to Aruba with Andrew. Something feels… wrong.”Agatha raised an eyebrow, stepping further into the room. “Aruba? With Andrew? That doesn’t sound too bad, does it?” Her voice had a lilt of casualness, a
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Andrew watched Jennifer run toward the car, her decision clear as she fumbled with her phone. His face twisted in frustration, his mind racing. He had spent weeks meticulously planning this, gaining her trust, making her think he was her escape. And now, Eddie had ruined everything. His phone buzzed in his pocket, but he ignored it, clenching his fists. Jennifer had already stepped away, halfway across the tarmac, but Andrew wasn’t ready to let this go so easily. With determined steps, he caught up to her, his voice low but urgent as he reached out to grab her arm. "Jennifer, wait."Jennifer stopped, startled, but didn’t turn around immediately. She seemed to wrestle with herself, not quite pulling away from him yet. Andrew took that as a sign to keep going."Just listen to me," Andrew urged, trying to soften his tone. "You don’t have to believe anything Eddie says. He’s trying to confuse you, make you doubt your own decisions."Jennifer shook her head, her voice barely above a whis
