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The rule of three Talk around town
Dean straightened up in anticipation. Was his suspicion correct? His statement had been a risk.And he knew that if his suspicion was right, that was the wrongest move he could make. If the Rossanos knew he was on to them, they would be more careful and the investigation would become more difficult. But he had been unable to control himself, listening to Già speak to him that way. She threatened him with such unique words.Già finally turned around to look at him. Then she burst out laughing. "I had to think long and hard to remember who Lei-whatever her name was." She said. "That's the bitch my Big brother died over. Why do you think we are behind her disappearance?""Because you seem to enjoy making people disappear." Dean said."Let's just go, Già." Her husband said, finally speaking up for the first time. She ignored him. "I don't think your girlfriend disappeared at all, she was fed up with your poverty and realised she could do better."Before, these words would have hurt D
The rule of three The office tour
Dean stepped out and tipped the driver generously. He saw a woman leaning against a fancy car waiting for him."Jessica Bordeaux?" He asked as he walked towards her. "Yes. You are late." She said, accepting his outstretched hand in a handshake. She was wearing a blue suit and nude-coloured shirt. The sunglasses she wore concealed her eyes, and her dark hair was long and thick and fell to her waist.She led him to the building and softly opened the door."My sales partner is not here today. But she will be with us at the next appointment when we check out other buildings." Jessica Bordeaux said finally taking off her glasses. She had beautiful brown eyes."I only have high scale properties on my list today, I hope you enjoy the tour." She said.Dean did not miss the look in her eyes, despite her effort to be polite. He could see that she thought this meeting was a waste of time.He was not wearing any fancy clothes and did not show up in a fancy car. He had arrived in a public dusty
The rule of three Dean Connor's
Lyda, Jess's partner, arrived with a storm. A storm of extroverted energy and excitement.She got to the office building in record time, and Dean quickly realised she was trouble. "Hello. You are the rich, loaded client." She said stretching her hand out for a handshake as soon as she saw him. She was smiling brightly and practically hopping from one foot to the next. Jess cleared her throat and quickly said. "This is Dean Connor." Then she turned to Dean with an apologetic smile and said. "This is Lyda Morelle, my sales partner.""Nice to meet you." Dean said briefly, looking down at both women and waiting for them to pull out all the necessary documents. "What a hunk." Lyda whispered to Jess but loud enough for all of them to hear. Dean tried to keep a blank face. The woman thought him attractive and wanted him to know it."Can we begin the process? What and where do I put my signature?" He asked."Of course." Lyda said quickly. She opened her purse and brought out some papers
The rule of three A closely kept secret
"The app is ready," Liam said over the phone a few days later."Good, when can I see a demo?" Dean asked."Now. I am setting up a virtual meeting, so I can show you." Liam responded. Dean was impressed. "You are very efficient. You are always one step ahead."Liam laughed, pleased with the compliment. "You'll have a permanent place in my company." Dean said.Liam went quiet, he was probably trying to digest the information. This was a surprise. The software development was supposed to be a one-off gig.It was not planned, Dean had simply realised he wanted to keep Liam to himself just now.He had proven himself to be very resourceful. He had given Dean contacts of all the important people he would need to start his business. "Thank you." Liam finally said. "Do you have a name for your company yet?""No. My meeting with the brand strategist is still hours away." Dean responded as he accepted the virtual meet invite Liam sent to him.Dean's mouth hung open as he watched the live de
The rule of three Who did this to you
Dean could not wait to confront Già with all her carefully kept secrets. He smiled.She would run far and never look back.He turned back to Jean. "Thank you. Continue digging.""Sure." Jean responded. "What about the Leilani investigation?"Jean sighed. "About your fiance, I have a strong lead I am following." He said. Dean liked that he remembered to call her his fiance. "I should have news for you in a few days." Jean said.Dean nodded and stood up. "Thank you very much." He said, shaking Jean's hand.He left, and spent the rest of the day at his appointment with his brand strategist. ***The next day, he started his morning with an inspection of his office space with the interior designer and Lyda who was present. The man showed him several designs he had done, and explained to Dean how he could make changes to some details in these designs and create something unique for him.Dean approved the project and watched the interior designer leave, to go get started. He promised t
The rule of three The red zone
Florenza waited for the maid to hand the food tray over. She was watching the girl walk carefully towards her when they heard the familiar unhumanly strangled cry from not so far away.The tray slipped out of the maid's hand and fell to the floor, while the cook who was starring a broth on the stove jumped several inches into the air."Come on. Step away from the glass pieces." Florenza said kindly, guiding the maid away from the pile of mess now on the floor. The cook turned to look back at them. There were questions in his eyes. Florenza avoided looking at him as she said. "It's just the wind. I think it will rain tonight.""That sounded nothing like the wind." The cook said. Although he still looked shocked, he was finally gaining control, because his voice came out steady. "Kindly dish out another serving. Mr Rossano must be very hungry by now." She said with an amiable smile. The cook looked at her like she could not be serious. She could not possibly be talking about food af
The rule of three Her captor
The woman with brown hair thrashed around in her sleep. She knew that this was a dream, because she was free. She was free and walking around a big hall with a baby in her arms. A beautiful baby girl in a yellow dress that shared the same hair colour as her."You should not hug her to yourself. Let me hold her too." She heard a pleading male voice say.She laughed, teasing him."No." She said and turned to stick her tongue out at him. She knew him, she loved him and felt safe around him."Come on, you have been holding her since we got here." The man said. "I want to hold her for just a moment longer. I want to get all the hugs from my sweet baby." She said holding the baby closer to her chest.The baby looked up at the woman with her big brown eyes and reached up to touch her cheeks."See? She enjoys being in my arms too." The woman told her man. "Don't you?" She said to the baby, mimicking a childish playful voice. The baby laughed. "She enjoys being in my arms too." The man sai
The rule of three A solution
Dean could barely sleep the whole night. Early the next morning he set out for the orphanage. "A hyperactive child you told me." He said with a bitter laugh as soon as he came in through the door."What?""You said a hyperactive child pushed Alanna." Dean said. "Yes?" The nun was frowning now. "Were you ignorant of what was happening, or you simply chose to not tell me that Sarah was a bully?" Dean said through his teeth.He was visibly shaking with anger. "How do you know about Sarah?" The nun whispered in shock. "Alana said she has been bullied in THIS ESTABLISHMENT." He said in exaggeration, mocking what she said the other day. "for years now. Did you not know or you chose to do nothing about it."The Nun stood up angrily. "I will not have you question my efficiency.""You were supposed to protect all the children here, but you did not.""Do you know I can ban you from ever coming here?""You'll not." He said strongly. "And you are avoiding my questions.""I am not answerable