Chapter 49

“You know, kiddo, your patience could use a bit of work,” James sald with a hint of an exasperated sigh, like a light breeze whispering through the leaves, faint and fleeting.

Mirabella’s eyes narrowed slightly, her finger hovering over the end call button before she shifted it away, asking again with a bit of grit, “So, are you going to help or what?”

The corner of James‘ mouth lifted in a half–smile. “In a hurry, are we?”

“Not particularly, but it’d be great if you were free today.” Mirabella replied after a brief moment of thought.

“Alright, shoot me your address and I’ll send someone to

“Okay, I’ll drop you a pin. Thanks.”

Pick it up.”

With that, Mirabella hung up and quickly opened her Messenger. Without hesitation, she found James‘ new chat and sent him the location of her apartment complex.

received the pin on Messenger and shot back a quick [OK] Then, he looked up at his crew standing a short distance away, each with a look of

on the phone vanished, “That’s enough

jolted to attention, hastily averting their eyes and scurrying out without a

was the one who got called back. “Wyatt, I need you to

boss. After a few seconds of

his phone in his hand and hummed in

He nodded in understanding and made his way out. Just as

think, “Is this really the boss I

I

a quick message to Mirabella via Messenger. Soon

car window slid down James turned to look at Mirabella, his cool demeanor tinged with a touch of curiosity. “It’s the weekend. Why aren’t you dropping this off at your grandma’s

a wooden box, her beautiful face showing no particular emotion. She simply said, “It’s inconvenient

before looking back at Mirabella, his lips quirking. “Is

gave him a side glance filled with complex emotions. After a moment, she joked, “Anyone would think bugged me with all you know.”

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