Chapter 31: Fire

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Fact: Bosses rarely show off their wealth when out of their territory. It's common around the world that bosses are taught to have a sense of financial modesty when traveling so as not to draw attention to themselves. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ James and Penelope rested in an inn the night before they left for their next destination. James held Penelope by her waist as they slept and had her pulled in close against him. It was peaceful until a horde of screams came from outside. Penelope and James woke up to sounds of panic and the smell of smoke, “I think the building's on fire," James exclaimed. The two scrambled to dress and grab their belongings as the flames

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