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“Yeah, that did come up”

“Right, and she definitely isn’t rich Not now It was always her family who had the money Not her That doesn’t matter, does it?”

“No, not at all Ivibe is all She just spoke so crisply and had an air of confidence about her The kind that usually only co that annoys you and destroy it three times over”

“Wow”

“What?”

“You got soe, bro”

“Sarah just reminded me of some of the rich bi—rich ladies I have known”

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“I-I have to get back to work,” I snapped, sitting bolt upright

“Right, okay,” she said gently, backing out of the room

She wasn’t scared Not really My sister kneould never hurt her It was just that she knew better than to presstiht like it alas

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