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.

help but feel like she was failing as

working. I’ll try to make more time for

her dreams. The rest–he’d handle it all

hand. “You’re busy

her, it

be fine. Once this period passes, things will

the senior executives were

office and handed her a

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

want me to come

waiting

rest. You’ve been sleeping three or four

you need anything, just

Threats

were forces targeting Thorne

were always people in this world who didn’t

Sleep. Don’t overthink

handle something this small, he wouldn’t

neck and pulled him down for a quick kiss

“Go.”

Afterward, I’ll take

“Okay.”

he was all that

loved that

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