Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Private Club? I’ll call Carlos and ask him to lend me his private booth,” announced Stephanie in a proud tone.

“Really? Carlos’ private booth? I can’t wait!” the other women exclaimed. Their cheers reverberated through the hallway.

As Debbie listened, they seemed to be getting close. They rounded the corner and were face to face with her. There were about four of them.

Stephanie’s friends were surprised to see Debbie. One of them whispered to the others, “Wait…isn’t that Debbie?”

“The singer? Yeah, looks like her. I hear that she and Carlos.. another woman whispered back, winking at her friend. For Stephanie’s sake, she didn’t finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant.

Debbie’s and Stephanie’s eyes met. Debbie was mad at Carlos a moment ago for he had changed their daughter’s Last name on a form without consulting her. But now she flashed a meaningful smile.

Stephanie sensed provocation in that smile. With a frown, she passed by

Neither of them

into the elevator, Debbie took out her phone, unblocked Carlos’

sooner had Carlos stepped into the meeting room than his

a smile crept over his face when he caught sight of the caller ID.

he said softly. That was such a shift in tone. The rest of the meeting attendees Looked

him? You never hear him

it Stephanie?”

Right! You ever hear Carlos

G E L A ‘s L I B

be. She’s his fiancee,

with Carlos. They simply smiled and

Stephanie, Debbie decided to

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