Chapter 199



As soon as I sent the message, Jefferson's call came in almost instantly.

"What's up? Did someone try to pull a fast one on you?" Jefferson's pretty straightforward.

I couldn't help but chuckle. "I wish, but how could they without even meeting me?"

"You haven't met? So, you got me digging around just out of curiosity?" Jefferson sounded a bit surprised, "Girl, do you think I've got nothing else to do?"

He had just posted about entering a pool tournament, so I knew he'd be swamped.

Suddenly, I felt a bit reckless, "If you're too busy, Jefferson, it's cool. It was just a curiosity, not a must-know."

"Making me feel bad now, aren't you?" Jefferson pretended to be upset.

I laughed, "No, really, it's just curiosity. If you can, great; if not, no worries."

but always for you. Alright, I'll look into it," Jefferson

didn't hang up right away. I knew

a moment of silence, he finally said, "Never mind, it's nothing. But remember, I'm here if you

said would have made me feel awkward. His silence

your game? Get me

will do!" Jefferson's

hanging up,

left me craving some extra sleep. But as soon as I arrived

and saw the notice pinned up

sank

I had sensed this place wouldn't last forever, facing the

some, demolition

a chance for

it spelled destruction, shattering the happiest and warmest

a bonus of $10,000 for those who do

to leave this place. Finally, the

a year's lease with my tenant. Now I'll

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