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Chapter 66 Matthew Cares Too Much
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Matthew and Abner work out in the exercise room. Abner walks on the electric treadmill with Evan nearby, monitoring the situation. Matthew, of course, is exercising his arms and biceps with weights and dumbbells. Sweat drips from his pores as he performs repetitions with concentration and dexterity.

Abner looks at his grandson, “I miss my twenties...”

“Were you a dumbbell lifter, Boss Sterling?”

“What is this, Evan?” Abner jokes, “Search for photos of me with your lady boss Sterling. You can tell that this runs in the family. Karl was a gorilla and now my grandson is also a bull.”

Matthew ends the series and takes a breath, “PHEW... Someone is talking about me.”

“So, my grandson? Did you manage to convince your friend Mr. Saldanha to expand the business?” Abner also ends the walk.

“Yes, Grandpa.” Matthew scratches the back of his head, “Although someone is determined to get in the way. Patty Borges.”

“What does this girl have to do with all this?” Abner is helped by Evan off the tread
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