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Chapter 20

Caleb drew in a sharp breath.

Adam inwardly facepalmed himself. He was mad at Vanessa and he had taken it out on the innocent kids.

Such a fool I am. Adam thought as he squeezed his eyes shut.

He opened his eyes and stepped forward, towards them. "Look guys--" At the same time they all took a step back, except Scarlett who was looking down despondently at the rug.

Adam resolved to stand where he was.

"Look, I didn't really mean any of that," he said.

"We didn't really mean to be a bother, Mr Adam. We'll all leave now, don't worry," Lucy said in a stiff tone.

"Just when I was thinking that maybe I had judged all bigshots too hastily, you show me who you really are," Reece scoffed slightly.

Matt's mouth fell open and he clamped it shut again.

"Let's go get our things, guys," Lucy said, not sparing Adam a look.

"Yeah, but before I forget." Reece brought out the new android touch-screen phone Adam had gotten for him. He placed it on the center table.