Daniel's plan

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"T-that's not my phone," she said.

Victor picked the phone up and looked at her.

"Uhm, excuse me, but this is mine. I just need to take this call. I'll be back in a minute," Victor said, looking a bit awkward before stepping outside.

As soon as Victor left, Venedict gazed at her intently but didn't say anything.

Instead, he hugged her waist and buried his face there.

She gently patted Venedict's head to calm herself.

The room felt lighter without Victor's intense gaze on her, but the uncertainty and complexity of her feelings lingered.

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Victor stepped outside, walking a few paces away to answer the call.

"Why did you call, Lucas? Don't tell me you already got the results from the tasks I gave you?"