Chapter 246

Taylor carried a small basket in his hand, his expression visibly more relaxed. Ever since Tinley had called him, he’d been waiting outside with Alex. Five minutes had already passed.

# had been several days since Taylor had left the research facility, and Tinley had mentioned today’s task was to inspect

some grapes,

She told him to bring a basket so he could pick whatever ripe fruit he fancied to snack on later. Such a thoughtful young lady was a rare find these days.

He patted the plastic bag in his pocket, filled with anticipation. Alex caught the movement in the rearview mirror and couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Tinley probably guessed you wanted an excuse to get out for a stroll,” Alex teased. “She’s killing two birds with one stone- no, three. You get fresh air, a fun task, and fruit to bring back”

Taylor nodded, the faintest hint of smugness crossing his face. “Smart girl,” he said. “She’s always one step ahead.”

The car left the research facility and drove into town.

Nearby, Yehuda stood clutching his phone, his tense shoulders finally easing as he spotted the vehicle. “He’s here, someone muttered beside him, echoing Yehuda’s thoughts.

“Taylor actually agreed to help us inspect the grapes,” said another team member, disbelief clear in their voice.

“His expertise is unparalleled in this field,” a third chimed in. “With him on board, we can wrap this up quickly.”

Excitement buzzed through the group–Taylor’s involvement was a game–changer. No machinery could match his intuition.

talent no one could convince to help without

so authoritative? What if the grapes weren’t worth their price? A fine might

them out of town and toward a brand–new estate. Once they arrived, the group’s nerves spiked. After all, they were in the presence of a

errand. With his little basket swinging at his side, he hurried inside,

and guided the group through the well–maintained

a faint fruity aroma in the air. At his age, he was still

in his hand bobbed enthusiastically as he approached

immaculate. He glanced around at the expanse and thought. All this space for just a few trees? Must’ve cost a

reached the grapevines, a statf member Ripped a switch, and the entire area fit up

huge and perfectly round–gluered under the lights like clusters of amethyst, casting a soft purple

up. The staff handed him a pair of pruning shears and set up a small ladder, ensuring

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while Alex stood below,

out, “There’s another ripe one over here.

a bit of help, the ladder was repositioned, and he

harvest was going well.

good produce from

couldn’t wait to sample the fruits of his labor. He knew he’d

steal his share.

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