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CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHT
Author: DIAMOND💎
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Franklin was in his new home office, surrounded by piles of documents. His new company was finally taking shape, but the process of setting it up had been exhausting.

He spent long hours reviewing files, making calls, and meeting with potential clients and partners. It left little time for anything else, let alone paying attention to what Daisy was doing.

Meanwhile, Daisy was curled up on the living room couch, her phone in hand. A smile lit up her face as she typed a message to Oliver Hayes. They had been chatting secretly for weeks, and their conversations were the only thing keeping her spirits up.

Daisy: Hey, are we still on for tomorrow?

The reply came almost immediately.

Oliver: Of course. I can’t wait to see you. Same spot as last time?

She bit her lip, trying to contain her excitement.

Daisy: Yes. I’ll find an excuse to step out. You’re not backing out, are you?

Oliver: Never. You’ve been on my mind all day.

Daisy’s cheeks flushed as she quickly deleted the messages, making su
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