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.

no one could convince to help without powerful connections.

worth their price? A fine might mean little to them, but the PR damage from

out of town and toward a brand–new estate. Once they arrived, the

as unbothered as a retired grandfather out on a leisurely errand. With his little basket swinging at his side, he hurried inside, less like a

stall greeted him and guided

his nose twitched. There was a faint fruity aroma in the air. At his age, he was still the brat to

in his hand bobbed enthusiastically as he approached the

landscaping was immaculate. He glanced around at the expanse and thought. All this space for just

member Ripped a switch, and

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

pair of pruning shears and set up a

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up with surprising agility, snipping clusters while Alex stood below, expertly catching them in the basket.

out, “There’s another ripe one over here. Move the ladder.”

he set to work. This new bunch was magnificent, nearly filling

was going well.

could sniff out good produce from

fruits of his labor. He knew he’d be eating

steal his share.

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