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Pent Up Emotions
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After she left the room in a rush, Leo’s eyes narrowed with confusion. It was as if a storm of questions was brewing in his mind, and he couldn’t hold them back any longer.

"What are you doing? Why did you ask her to summon him, sir?" Leo’s tone was demanding, filled with a mix of concern and curiosity. However, Charlie, with his usual nonchalant demeanor, didn’t bother to even glance in Leo’s direction.

With a dismissive scoff, Charlie motioned for Leo to calm down. “Relax, I know what I’m doing,” he assured Leo, his voice carrying a confident tone as he addressed the situation. Leo, unsure about Charlie's intentions, reluctantly decided to trust him. After all, Charlie had always been there to help when needed, and Leo couldn’t deny that.

Leaning back in his chair, Leo watched as Charlie took charge, confident in his abilities to handle the situation at hand. As he sat there, a small sense of relief washed over Leo, knowing that he could rely on Charlie’s expertise to navigate what
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