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    Marshy smiled warmly and said, “Yes really didn’t have to, Miss Riley. I feel bad that you went out of your way.


    “As long as she likes it, that’s all that matters.”


    Even though Mandy had invited her to dinner as a thank you, Charlotte still felt it would be made to show up empty–handed. So she bought a pair of hair clips – pink and sparkly, the kind tube girls love.


    *I’ll take you upstairs, Miss Riley, Mandy said with a simile.


    The private room was on the third floor. Charlotte followed Mandy to the elevator


    As the doors closed, Tuna looked up at her mom, holding the clips in both hands. “Mommy, can you help me put these on?”


    <b>“</b>You little rascal.”


    Mandy chuckled helplessly, then took the clips and carefully pinned them into her daughter’s hair, one on each side.


    “They look beautiful,” Charlotteplimented.


    “Thank you again, Miss. Riley.” Mandy said sincerely.


    ?? “No need to thank me,” Charlotte replied with a smile.


    he elevator arrived on the third floor.


    In just a few seconds, the elev


    Mandy led Charlotte down the hallway and into a private dining room.


    door opened, Charlotte <b>paused </b>for a moment, slightly taken aback by the group already inside


    There were four people seated at the table.


    Scott stood up and greeted her with a friendly smile “Good evening, partner.”


    Mandyughed and teased, “Why so formal? You two know each other well enough. ‘Lottie” sounds much nicer, doesn’t it?”


    Then she turned to Charlotte and added, “Scott happened to be nearby for work and hadn’t <b>had </b>dinner yet<b>, </b><b>so </b>I asked him to join us. I hope <b>you </b>don’t


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    shake of her head


    kind expressions and a refined looking middle–aged man in <b>a </b>suit.


    Aside from Scott, there was an elderly couple with ki


    The man stood up and introduced himself. “Miss Riley, I’m Tim Cabison–Tiana’s father. Thank you so much for helping us find her when she got lost.”


    Curlotte quirky contected the dors. So this <b>was </b>Mandy’s husband, Tiara’s dad and Scott’uncle by marriage.


    *Nice to meet you, Mr Gibson,” she responded politely.


    After he sat back down, the elderly woman chimed in with heartfelt gratitude “Miss Riley, we’re truly thankful. If it weren’t for you, our little Tiana


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    Charlotte smiled. “With a responsible partner like you, why would I mind? Actually, there are a few things about the HY Corporation case I’ve been meaning to discuss with you.”


    Scott stood up and moved to sit beside her. “Perfect. We’ll talk over dirmer.”


    Off to the side, Mandy wore a satisfied smile as she watched the two sit together.


    Her eyes sparkled with joy as she murmured softly. “They really do look perfect together.”


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    them. She pped her hands and beamed. “Wow! Thank you, Miss Riley! They’re so pretty–I love them!”


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