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45. A Gift From Mandy
Mandy Thompson intercepted Nicko and his bodyguard as soon as this young man gets out of the room.
“Young Master Lloyd,” she called.
“What can I do for you, Madame?” Nicko asked kindly.
“I just want to thank you for what you have given me.”
The youth with well-proportioned body only smiled and nodded. What he did for Mandy was just a coincidence. His initial intention that he wanted to give his wife a gift. The middle-aged woman took out a business card from her bag. Then he handed a business card to Nicko.
“This is the address of my shop. You can come here any time. I will prepare a gift for you,” he offered.
“Please don’t bother yourself, Madame.”
“No, sir, it’s not bothering at all. Please accept my meager gift,&r
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