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After two more tiring chores, I finally reached the level six along with the other girls.

That week wasn't a bad one because not only had I reached the sixth level, but Lucas had informed a lot of people about me and I had a considerable amount of people who came over to get their portraits or caricatures drawn. And so, by that Friday, I had two hundred dollars on me. For a start it was great.

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That same Friday, after I'd finished my last chore, I was in my room ...