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124. The Nasty Receptionist
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Chapter One Hundred And Twenty Four

Jasmine burst into the living room, her face glowing with excitement. “Henry! You won’t believe it!” she exclaimed, holding her tablet tightly. Her voice was high-pitched with joy, and her steps were quick and bouncy as she moved closer to him.

Henry looked up from the newspaper he was pretending to read, setting it down on the coffee table. “What’s got you so excited?” he asked, already smiling because her enthusiasm was contagious.

“I have a meeting with the HEXAGON CONSORTIUM!” she practically screamed, flinging her arms into the air.

Henry blinked. “The trillion-dollar HEXAGON CONSORTIUM? The one everyone talks about on the news?”

“Yes, that one!” Jasmine nodded eagerly. “They’re considering partnering with me on my project, and I need to make the best impression.” She paused, catching her breath. “But Henry, I don’t want to be distracted on the way. Can you drive me there? Please?”

He hesitated for only a fraction of a second. He had
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