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Chapter 31 Suspicious Chocolates
Author: Anderson José
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Reginaldo visits the Gomes Real Estate Agency. Bruno is present and talks to him at the entrance.

"Bruno, I've been thinking about making some changes. How about we just call our company Gomes Estates? To make it simple for our customers."

Bruno nods, "Good idea. You're the boss."

The two grab brooms and start sweeping the floor. The secretary counter has already been properly tidied up.

George walks into the company and looks around, "Good morning, everyone!"

Reginaldo points to Bruno, "Bruno, this is one of the new real estate agents, George Correia."

"Nice to meet you, George. Welcome. Ready to get the company back on track?"

George and Bruno shake hands.

Reginaldo continues sweeping, "George has no sales experience, but we have to start somewhere, right?"

Bruno nods, "Yes, I've had the opportunity to train a lot of people who are now rocking sales."

"OK, so apparently I'm going to start helping with the cleaning. Where's the mop?" George asks good-naturedly.

"I'll look for it." Br
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