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 "Well?" Trisha demanded. She wanted to give Kanda the benefit of the doubt, that this whole trip was legitimate and not just a way to keep her busy.

"Can we talk about this outside the store?" Kanda questioned with a sigh. That easy-going smile of his had faded.

She frowned but nodded. Trisha's arms were still crossed over her chest when they got back to the main area. "Now, explain yourself."

"And here I thought we were having such a great time." Kanda put his phone in his pocket. "Listen, I'm going to be honest with you. I'm not trying to trick you, okay?"

"That's not what it sounded like. Why am I being paid off with all this stuff? What is going on?"

"You're not being paid off. This is an appreciation gift, just things are more complicated than the agreement originally called for."

"Then explain it. What is going on?" Trisha demanded again.

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