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Chapter 26 When in Doubt, Confirm
Author: Anderson José
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Aline and Carla head to another table closer to the entrance, so they didn't get to scrutinize the room, which would result in finding Reginaldo and George.

George notices his friend's distress.

"This can only be a coincidence!"

"What is it, Reggie?"

"Let's switch seats, quick." Reginaldo gets up.

The two friends switch places and George visualizes the ladies, "Oh, are you running away from those chicks?"

"I am. One of them can't see me here as she's seen me selling popsicles on the beach."

George rolls his eyes, "Are you really going to take this seriously? Wouldn't it be better if she knew about your new role? So she even decides to buy a penthouse with you."

"No, I want to stay low-key so my enemies think they can easily defeat me. I'll just remove the disguise at the appropriate time."

George nods and cuts a slice of the strawberry pie he's been eating.

Meanwhile, Carla and Aline order the waitress.

"Ah, Miss Mendonça, congratulations on your birthday." The waitress kindly declare
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