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CV. When Expectations Fail
Geovensia finally accepted the ever eluded invitation of having dinner again with the Doltos. She will meet Corrine again. But it doesn't matter. This meeting has something to do with Oneil. This is how she can help Essi. Since her friend endured it for her business, Geovensia has to pay back by enduring it for Essi's feelings.
"You're the owner of Leal Vetement," Oneil said when they got away from the dinner.
"And the closest friend to Essi," she added. "You know what? I don't want to waste my time on this kind of dinner. But I wanted to do this to ask you something."
Oneil glanced at her. "It must be about Essi."
"Do you hate Essi so much that you have to make it hard for her?"
"Why does it concern you?"
"She's my friend. And you're trying to make another engagement with my half-sister. I'm in between but I choose to side with my friend," Geovensia replied. "And how rude to hear a response from you like that. You must be unprepared for thi
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