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Chapter Twenty-Two: Hector
(Three days after the bar test.)
Hector and his team have been taking it easy and getting ready for their ultimate test. Rex calls them all downstairs into the kitchen on the fourth day.
Once all four of them are lined up, Rex addresses them.
“You have had three days off and it is time for the last test. This one is a little different. You will each take your last test alone. You may not discuss the test with anyone prior to taking it. Hector, you will go first, then Ruby, Ash, and finally Trevor. Any questions?” asks Rex.
The group looks at each other and then Rex, but no one speaks.
“Good, the rest of you are dismissed. Hector, follow me.”
Rex leads Hector down
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