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“She got my hat wet. I was more impressive without the floppy hat.”

I rolled my eyes. “I’ll buy you a new one.”

“That’s hardly the point.” She strode over to the pair of us. “Lyra’s a sweetheart.”

“In comparison to my menace?”

“You said it. Not me. Did you hear about that brothel in Queens that got raided?—”

“Oh, no,” Conor argued. “No shop talk. We’re allowed two days off, Savannah!”

She sniffed. “The news cycle stops for no man. You two are boring.”

“Aoife’s in the kitchen. She’ll listen to you,” I called after her, smirking as she unknowingly mimicked Brennan and flipped me the bird from behind.

“I’m glad the brothel got shut down.”

“Me too.” I looked at him. “You found it.”

“You got it shut down.”

Together, we grinned. “Teamwork makes the dream work.”

HOMEGROWN BRAND SET TO BECOME HOUSEHOLD NAME

Ellie’s Bakerybecomes the fastest-growing chain in the food industry with the acquisition of fifty new storefronts in the tristate area to open in the next year.

Several more restaurants are planned along the East Coast.

Ellie’s Bakery, which has experienced shocking growth thanks to multiple viral blogs and videos about their infamous brownies, is looking set to become a household name.

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TEXT CHAT

Conor: The parameters of the bet have shifted.

Star: Which bet?

Conor: THE bet.

Star: Narrow it down.

Conor: The ‘Kat’ll be a cheerleader’ bet.

Star: Ah, fuck.

Conor: She got the offer.

Star: And?

Conor: She didn’t turn it down.

Star: FUCK.

Conor: Ha. HA! Validation is mine. Vindication too.

Star: Pfft. So, what? I won’t bust your code for a year. Big deal. *sniffs*

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