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Chapter 3 Wits and Secrets

Word Count: 2019    |    Released on: 18/12/2024

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nst. Mrs Smith couldn't be more clear in training. Good thing I was not a spy. If a naive

to the chair that faced his own seat. He was tall. Too tall if I was bein

y sit,

." I squeaked out, fall

ruggedly in his chair. Stroking his chin, he finally br

ite sure wh

ame with a hint

wking at me." Woah. Why on earth coul

s annoyed about my retort, I did

idn't mean it. I don't even kn

A

, I had nothi

or

all bound to be defens

say to that? He

before you were without

did trust Mrs. Smith to handle communications wi

t is corr

u were

upposed to say 'I t

hy

ing with this question would help me think of something

re you

as a sit

hough his lips remained

in Texas. Schooled in Texas. Kindergarten t

ere." It was such a simple statem

all have our pre

se you wanted to see an

in

ght blinds were the real deal now. "There are a number of rul

head in if I got turned down.

u to run off on me. Maybe the next place you decide you wanna go to i

hear some people get

illing some of his co

thi

id some

t might sound crazy but it's true." He stares at me for a while, making m

ope to ask?" Oh boy!

re I start warming up my questions. I have to know eve

s too much. And at this point, I wished when someone was anno

sure you're not g

t turn

m I so

e thing is this, if you are so worried that I might go all A

anteed that wo

itive. "It's only natural that I sign a contract, I mean

d more confidence if I was

I have no plans

ll sign a contract." He took a sip from what I presumed would be a lukewarm coffee now. "But you should know, the g

to say it again. This could be helpful in court or to the judges or a lawyer, whomever. For some reason, my phone couldn't quite make its way out. It w

on't

meant to b

, I had the willpower to control

" That was

ques

We weren't done

have c

N

had ch

op

been m

sounded crazy, but the monologuing tone was beginning to giv

led, shaking his head.

like com

doe

an't answer a questi

you got what I

estions and answers. I don't have time for decoding

an

answer after questions, got it?" He wasn't completely growling, bu

s,

continue. So you

d

hin a... Concealed residence. How exactly d

't kno

ind elaborat

."

he screen he had been per

I ask

I don't k

A

es

you to answer a question, I didn't tell you

ying to

ee. "Alright, what

ne asking

es

you writ

N

. I like delivering them to the sma

our po

d not like to stop. So, I just... Well, I w

re of that. He will take your l

just deliver

at is why Morris is present. He will provide

on making rules that ke

yself a cup?" I asked, poi

e coffee you

ne. Immediately, I stood up

handle the le

my face f

hy

pt I had no answers to gi

the man who runs the place

you write th

imes a

o you writ

now my heart w

quinting back at his laptop. "It do

n't 1978 anymore. I frantically sear

do consider friends

friends." His

I am not really willing to let

f I sa

, I'm not ready to let go of my friends to work for you. If you would give me three m

said you

ght it. You're thin

r sure, now do you?" He

I do re

nything for a w

ka

ka

ers. It will not be easy because it is qui

on wouldn't be laughing

knock sounded

me

beautiful than Morris described." She smiled brightly. Her red hai

e. She's the cook. Very dis

batted her lashes at him. Maybe this mission wasn't g

aide. I'

his before but you ar

ry beautiful. I cannot

ain. Didn't h

ound, Adelaide? Make sure she

forward to seein

you. Yo

oblivious withou

se. I'm more happy than I let on." She said im

n before but none as bea

ood to know. You're

requirement to live in this rath

dy has his hands full and I'd hate anything to come between

lked ahead. Great. Now I was in a semi-love tr

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1 Chapter 1 Entering the Lion's Den2 Chapter 2 Enemies in Transit3 Chapter 3 Wits and Secrets4 Chapter 4 Dance of Secrets5 Chapter 5 Beneath the Surface6 Chapter 6 Jealousy and Heartstrings7 Chapter 7 Espresso Yourself8 Chapter 8 Caught in the Middle9 Chapter 9 Popcorn, Pain, and Possibilities10 Chapter 10 The Gathering Storm11 Chapter 11 Birthday Tensions12 Chapter 12 Between Kindness and Anger13 Chapter 13 Finding Common Ground14 Chapter 14 A Dance of Uncertainty15 Chapter 15 Against the Current16 Chapter 16 Caught in the Act17 Chapter 17 Romantic Dilemmas18 Chapter 18 The Sister's Arrival19 Chapter 19 Crossing the Line20 Chapter 20 Unmasking Intentions21 Chapter 21 Coffee, Crushes, and Confrontations22 Chapter 22 The Dinner Table Tension23 Chapter 23 When Shots Ring Out24 Chapter 24 Frozen Fears25 Chapter 25 A Moment of Faith26 Chapter 26 Moments of Vulnerability27 Chapter 27 When Breakfast Turns to Chaos28 Chapter 28 Clearing the Air29 Chapter 29 Caught in Between30 Chapter 30 Pizza and Plans31 Chapter 31 Engagement Under Pressure32 Chapter 32 In the Line of Fire33 Chapter 33 Adelaide's Secret34 Chapter 34 Seconds to Live35 Chapter 35 Fleeing Shadows36 Chapter 36 Gone Without a Trace37 Chapter 37 Shadows in the Open38 Chapter 38 The Unraveling Truth39 Chapter 39 Unmasking the Truth40 Chapter 40 Unspoken Truths41 Chapter 41 Broken Truths42 Chapter 42 Cracks Beneath the Surface43 Chapter 43 Revelations and Regrets44 Chapter 44 Love in the Shadows45 Chapter 45 Whispers Under46 Chapter 46 Deal of the Century47 Chapter 47 A Taste of Apology48 Chapter 48 Thin Line Between Secrets and Lies49 Chapter 49 Confessions, Choices, and Crossroads50 Chapter 50 A Chance at Redemption51 Chapter 51 Bait and Boundaries52 Chapter 52 Tensions Unspoken53 Chapter 53 Backward Steps and Broken Promises54 Chapter 54 A Deal with the Devil55 Chapter 55 A Dangerous Invitation56 Chapter 56 Secrets Unveiled57 Chapter 57 Betrayal in the Shadows58 Chapter 58 Betrayal at 30,000 Feet