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Speak openly chapter 2

by Krystal Bennett — Sure enough, just one day later, Mike's report was approved. This incident caused a great stir in the town. Some people were skeptical and asked Tom about it. Tom said firmly, "It's true. I admire those who speak openly!" After that, many people in the town started to speak up openly. Whenever they had something to say, they'd wait for Tom to come by and tell him face - to - face, adding, "Think about it. I'm speaking openly." Every time, Tom would be very magnanimous and say, "Since you're…
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Speak openly chapter 1

by Krystal Bennett — Who Did This? One day, Tom, the newly - elected mayor of a small town in the United States, was extremely angry. Someone had sent an anonymous tip - off, which had shut down one of his money - making schemes. Here's what happened: A relative of his from the city had approached him not long ago, wanting to rent a piece of wasteland behind the town to set up an industrial waste decomposition site. The relative would transport the waste there, pick out the useful parts, and burn the rest. Officially, he…
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Speak openly

by Krystal Bennett — In a small U.S. town, newly – elected Mayor Tom is fuming. An anonymous tip – off has derailed his money – making scheme of setting up an industrial waste decomposition site. He rants on the streets, trying to intimidate the tipster. Then, an unexpected figure steps forward: sixty – something Jack. Jack boldly admits to the report, leaving Tom stunned. But this act puts Jack’s son Mike in a bind as he’s expanding his business and needs the mayor’s approval. What will Tom do? Will he hold a grudge? And who is the real tipster? Dive in to uncover the thrilling twists!
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 4

by Katherine Morgan — I Don't Want to Lose My Hand Tom thought about his bleak future and the easily - obtained $1 million. With tears in his eyes and gritted teeth, he nodded. Mr. Brown immediately wrote two agreements. The content was that Tom voluntarily agreed to have his right hand cut off, and he and Mike would each pay $500,000 as compensation. After writing, Mike went into the kitchen. They could hear the sound of him sharpening a knife for a while. Then he came out with a shiny kitchen knife. He found a bottle of…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 3

by Katherine Morgan — Tom estimated that his father would be back soon. Once his father came back and saw the annoying cricket in the $2 - million vase, he would definitely scold him. In a hurry, Tom reached his hand into the mouth of the vase again. But he still couldn't get his hand in all the way. He took a breath, calmed himself down, gritted his teeth, and suddenly thrust his hand into the vase. His palm ached sharply, but his hand finally went in. He swiped his five fingers and caught the cricket. Then he quickly tried to…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 2

by Katherine Morgan — Time passed by second by second. Tom's heart was pounding. Just then, the cricket gave a little jump and actually jumped into the vase. Tom felt a bit relieved and thought, "Now let's see where you can run!" He wrapped his left arm around the vase and reached his right hand into the mouth of the vase. But he found that the mouth of the vase was a bit small. He could only insert half of his hand. So Tom put the cricket jar against the mouth of the vase and turned the vase upside down, shaking it hard,…
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The Hand Reaching into the Vase chapter 1

by Katherine Morgan — This Vase Is Worth $2 Million There is an old city in the Midwest of the United States. It's not big, but it's quite famous. Firstly, there are many people into antique collection here. Secondly, there are a lot of people who are fond of cricket - fighting. Thirdly, there is a nationally - known antique appraiser named Jack. Jack is an outgoing and cheerful person, but recently he often frowns and looks worried. All this is because of his son, Tom. Since Jack's wife passed away, he has indulged Tom…
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by Katherine Morgan — In a well – known antique – loving and cricket – fighting Midwest city in the US, antique appraiser Jack is in a bind. His son Tom is a gambling – prone delinquent after failing the college entrance exam. Just when Jack is worried about Tom, his friend Mike rushes in, needing $150,000 for his daughter’s kidney transplant. A family – heirloom multicolored flower – butterfly vase worth $2 million seems to be the solution, with a buyer ready. But then, Tom’s cricket jumps into the vase. What will happen next? Will they get the money? And what fate awaits Tom’s hand?
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Another thief breaks into the house chapter 2

by Joshua Wallace — After hearing what Lily said, David quickly checked the doors and windows. As a result, he found that everything was normal. The doors and windows were locked, and there were no signs of the anti - theft net being pulled open or pried. This was strange. Did the money fly away by itself? David thought about it all day but couldn't figure out how the money was lost. When he mentioned it again before going to bed at night, Lily suddenly slapped her thigh and said, "I don't think the money was stolen by a…
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Another thief breaks into the house chapter 1

by Joshua Wallace — {{David had just moved into his new house for a few days when his cousin from his hometown came to him. The cousin said that he had just found a job in a company near David's house and had no place to stay temporarily, so he wanted to stay at David's house for a while. The new house had three bedrooms and two living - rooms, and they didn't have children. David couldn't find a reason to refuse, so he agreed. In the first few days, David and his wife got along well with the cousin. But just after a week,…
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