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the opportunities it could give her at university. Chloe joins the debate team, as well as Marina. Asma invites her lawyer friend to the debate, who tries to get Asma to go out for a drink, but she declines. At the debate, Fizza succeeds but is shocked when a manic Asif arrives. She leaves midway to take him home, where Chloe visits her. Chloe comforts her and the pair kiss. Marina goes on her subscription website to see a message asking to see her naked. She charges the man £50 and sends him a nude photograph.
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