GoodReadChapter 157
James slouched back in his chair, the overhead light casting a warm glow on his chiseled features, making him
look even more like a sculpture carved from the finest marble. “Isn't coffee meant to be drunk?” he mused with
a faint smirk playing on his lips.
Wyatt's mouth twitched at the corners. “But that coffee’s been in the old man’s collection for decades. If we take
it and he finds out, won't he raise hell?*
James gave Wyatt a sidelong glance, his tone casual as he spoke, “Then let's make sure he doesn’t find out. He's
kept it for so many years, and what's a few more?”
Wyatt rubbed his nose and then gave a respectful nod to his boss. Alright, when it cto being cunning, his
boss was leagues ahead. He was the one who had much to learn. “I'll
arrange for someone to go tonight.”
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“Mhm,” James hummed in response.
Fiddling with his phone, Wyatt thought of the dozens of boxes of calming incense he had just ordered. For some
reason, a sense of unease settled in his stomach. He looked towards his boss, uncertain, “James, are you sure
Ms. Mirabella’s incense is from that store?”
Even Nikolai had mentioned that the incense James had was worth a fortune. Yet online, a whole box was going
for $299. Plus, when the seller realized Wyatt needed a bulk order, they even threw in a buy-one-get-one-free
deal. Thinking about it now, it all seemed too good to be true.
James lightly tapped a sandalwood stick on the table, his expression unchanging. “Mhm.”
Scratching his head, Wyatt didn’t question further. “The seller said they'll ship it tomorrow. | asked for express
delivery. It should arrive the day after.”
“Arrange it as you see fit,” James said airily.
Wyatt glanced at James, sensing something off about his reply, but after mulling it over, he couldn't pinpoint any
issue. Shaking his head, Wyatt figured he was just overthinking things.
In the States.
Zach had just landed when he saw Collins waving at him from the arrival gate. Collins was Leo’s manager.
“Mr. Zach,” Collins greeted with a nod, promptly reaching out to help with the luggage. “I'm really sorry to have
you make this trip.”
*No problem. How's Leo doing?” Zach’walked alongside Collins, his usually light demeanor replaced with a rare
seriousness.
“He’s... not good,” Collins said, his voice rough with emotion. He took a deep breath. “Let's talk
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in the car.”
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“Alright.”
Soon, Zach followed Collins out of the airport and into the car. “What exactly happened?” Zach asked, looking at
Collins.
“A few months ago, Leo injured his spine during a performance. We all thought it was nothing serious at the time.
But after a while, he got hurt again during a personal training session. That's when we found out that the
previous injury had already damaged his nerves...”
Collins wiped his face, continuing. “Nerve damage can typically be repaired, but because we ignored it the first
time, his condition worsened. After consulting numerous hospitals, we've been given a unanimous conclusion.
Leo will never be able to perform on stage again, nor can he engage in any strenuous activities, or the
consequences could be dire. Leo was born for the stage. Asking him to give it up is akin to ending his life.”
Zach fell silent, reflecting on his words. He knew his younger brother better than anyone. Leo had always loved
singing and dancing since he was a kid. Later on, he defied their family’s objections, venturing into the
entertainment industry on his own without any connections. The hardships he endured to reach his current star
status were unimaginable.
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