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The image of the conversation with Fania alone was already a bit of a distraction during yesterday's photo shoot. Fortunately, Celine knew most of the staff at Phoenix magazine and it was a pleasure to work with them, otherwise there would have been countless re-takes and poses that were not to their liking.
“Are you sure it's okay if I leave you alone?” Karen asked once again. Before leaving Milan, Karen had something to buy. It didn't take long for her assistant to leave the hotel room, but Celine was still showing a lackluster and cheerless look. Which made Karen worry about her.
“I'm fine, Karen. Go on. I'd like to get to the airport as soon as possible.”
“But our departure is still a while away. What are you doing at the airport?”
“Looking at airplanes,” Celine replied casually.
“There's nothing like that.” Karen spluttered but soon waltzed away leaving Celine alone. “Let me kno
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