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.

couldn’t help but feel like

that. I know how hard you’re working. I’ll try to make more time for you,

dreams. The rest–he’d handle it all

squeezed his hand. “You’re

her, it meant less rest

fine. Once this period passes, things will

arrived at Thorne Corp, the senior

into his office and handed

a nap while I’m in the

want me

waiting

been sleeping three or four hours a night.

If you need anything, just

Threats and

forces

people in this world who didn’t

that. Sleep.

couldn’t handle something this small,

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

“Go.”

Afterward, I’ll take you out

“Okay.”

her, he was all

he loved that about

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