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Chapter 12
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Locking any excess baggage in the boot. We all made our way into the Mercedes. Zee, Elijah, and Adrian were situated at the back as Isaiah took it upon himself to drive and given his current mood, no one made a quick protest. I couldn't say exactly that they were scared but more or less wanted to give him his space.
That left me in passenger's seat. Next to him. At least now there was no where to escape to and I could ask him some much needed questions. But then again maybe that wasn't the greatest idea, I'm guessing it would be best for a little cool off time for him.
The tan leather exterior hinted to me how lavish and obscenely expensive this car was and the brand new car smell hit me instantly.
All this extravagancy made me feel guilty, riding in something like this that if one person sold could set their food for a lifetime. It was slightly irritating how quickly the rich blew money.
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