Threats and Promises.

Thanks to Avery's clear statement at the press conference, the fans slowly regained their composure. The backlash against TS Entertainment faded, replaced by anticipation for Avery Band's final performance.

A few days later, Tessa and Landon made time to visit Walter at the Sinclair Residence.

After they left, Tessa closed her eyes for a brief rest. By the time she opened them again, the car had pulled up in front of Thorne Corp.

"Why'd you bring me here?"

"I've got something I need to take care of," Landon said, glancing at her. "Can you just stay with me a bit? Taking you back first would waste too much time."

"Alright."

"How's the concert coming along?"

"Everything's ready. We're just waiting on final rehearsals." Tessa smiled faintly. Avery Band would always hold a special place in her heart. It was a piece of her youth.

"Do you know how much it hurts to see you so exhausted? And I can't do anything to help. It's a terrible feeling."

She really was brilliant-gifted at everything she touched.

But that brilliance came with a cost.

"I'm sorry, Landon. I've been so busy lately. I haven't spent any time with you."

They were both always swamped. Quality time had been rare.

like

know how hard you're working. I'll try to make more

her dreams. The rest-he'd handle it all for

squeezed his hand. "You're busy too, you

for her, it meant

this period passes, things will ease

the senior executives

his office and handed

a nap while I'm in the meeting.

want me to come

waiting

rest. You've been sleeping three or four hours a

need anything, just

510 Threats and

were forces targeting Thorne Corp

this world who

Sleep.

handle something this small, he

her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a quick kiss at the corner of

"Go."

for me here. Afterward, I'll take you

"Okay."

was all that

he loved that

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