In the distribution center, the excitement was palpable with the news that Craig would be stopping by today.

Magnolia, the boss's daughter, made a special trip over, concocting a plan for a "chance" encounter, all in the hopes of getting some alone time with him.

As she chatted with her father inside the office, several trucks rolled in, but none carried the face she yearned to see. Just as she was about to check with her dad about Craig's schedule, his truck, marked with the lucky number 707, finally made its grand entrance into the yard. She had initially planned to play it cool, to make their meeting seem accidental and to maintain a certain decorum.

However, the moment Craig stepped out of his truck, it was as if her feet had a mind of their own, briskly carrying her towards him.

"Craig!" she called out.

Craig glanced her way at the sound of her voice, acknowledging her with a nod before he continued on, aiming to leave the parking lot straight away.

"Craig, wait up!" Magnolia hurried after him..

and considering Walter had always prioritized him for jobs with prompt payments, Craig felt compelled to stop, "What's

asked, a hint of confusion

today. I passed it on to the

future in-laws on the horizon, Craig

fondness for him, "I was wondering why you were in such a hurry to leave. Listen, Craig, if you're free today, would you come with me to a class reunion? Just pretend to be my boyfriend

After all, pretending for a few hours was far easier

decline, "Can't do it. My girlfriend wouldn't be

"Girlfriend?"

"Since when do you have a

had one. She's just not around Eldorria City much.

leaving Magnolia standing there as he headed towards a sleek black Maserati parked right

jealousy and a momentary lapse of

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