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"You kno people love to talk about each other in these small towns"

"I won't swear to anything Belinda does," I said "I'll believe it when I see it Why?"

"She"

"What?"

"Asked e next month," he revealed

"What?" I started to laugh

"She said she would rather not work for you"

"I'd rather not have her work for me"

"I thought I'd tell you," he said

"What are you going to do?"

"I don't know What should I do?" He looked like he was hoping I would give him permission

"In light of the past, don't you think it ht be an indelicate situation?" I asked

"Itat the

My heart stopped and then started with a un rhythm that nearly took my breath away

"You mean to say Belinda threatened you? Blackmailed you?"