CHAPTER 23
Author: R. AUSTINNITE
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She grinned wider. “Caught? Aren’t you buying the mansion? There’s no reason for me to be scared of swimming when you’re buying it.”

Returning her grin, Hector tilted his head to the side. “What if I can’t afford a mansion like the others say? What would you do then?”

Her eyes widened, taken aback by the question, but she quickly waved it off. “Why would you claim you’re buying a mansion if you can’t afford it? If it were a prank, you would have given up by now.”

“It’s also part of the guest experience. As long as a person shows that they’re a potential buyer, they’re allowed to use the pool.”

Without giving him a chance to speak, she quickly led him out of the building toward the pool.

“Don’t you think it’s too hot?” she asked as soon as they reached the pool. “Let’s swim together to cool off.”

Seeing her so excited, Hector nodded in agreement. “Alright, let’s—”

Before he could finish his sentence, Hill sprinted back into the building.

“Swim,” he completed his sentence.

“I’ll go get
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