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.

but feel like she was failing as a

hard you’re working. I’ll try to make

her to chase her dreams.

hand. “You’re busy too, you

for her, it meant less rest

this period passes,

Thorne Corp, the

office and handed

a nap while I’m in the meeting. I’ll come get

me to come with

waiting

sleeping three or four hours a

you need anything, just say the

Threats and

forces targeting Thorne

always people in this world who didn’t know

that. Sleep.

this

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

“Go.”

here. Afterward, I’ll take you

“Okay.”

her, he was

he loved that

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