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I Wonder What Would Happen If I Were To Burn Down One Of The Maron's Warehouses
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"Adair, I just forwarded your resume to Aster's dad. You might not be able to get a good job, but I heard he pays every one of his workers a fair amount." Collette mumbled as she sat in front of her computer.

"Whatever you say, wife." Adair smiled.

Collette returned the smile .

"By the way, I did hear some whispering that Iris Dame is in search of business-minded men and women. Don't you think you should apply?" He suggested.

"There are a lot of talented and far more competent people who'd apply for the job as well. It'll be a waste of time to attend." She sighed.

"I think you should apply as well. You should apply in person. You never know what might happen. Perhap, you might even be opportuned to see the legendary Iris Dame in person." Adair whispered, like he was telling her a secret.

Collette's hand on her mouse tightened, excitement flashing in her eyes. She tried not to look affected by it as she continued scrolling through her computer, but Adair clearly saw she wasn't a
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    She Might Be Dead

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    I'm Sure Your Death Will Be Avenged

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    Don't You Think It's Too Much Of A Coincidence?

    Adair stayed home the next day, much to the surprise of Collette. “Are you staying at home because you want to, or you're staying at home, so I won't be kidnapped like yesterday?” Collette asked guiltily. She was currently sitting in front of her working table while Adair laid on the bed fiddling with his phone. When he heard her, he paused and towards her. “I'm thinking of getting you a rope. We'll tie it on our waists, so we don't wander far from each other whenever we go out together.” Adair said, a little too serious. Collette, who was about to laugh, froze. Wait, what? “You're not serious, right?” She asked in horror. Adair, who initially had his serious face on, laughed and got out of bed. He walked up to her and shrugged, “It's no longer safe to leave you at home. Especially with Tucker and Hannah around.” “Hannah mentioned something called vervain. She explained to me, it was something capable of keeping vampires from messing with our head. Why don't you get it for me?”