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.

back a quick [OK] Then, he looked up at his crew standing a short distance away, each with a look of shock in

eyes narrowed as his mild manner on the phone vanished, “That’s enough for today. Dismissed,”

their eyes and scurrying out without a

to leave, and he was the one who got called

a few seconds of silence, he asked softly. “For

his phone in his hand and hummed in affirmation.

Despite his intense curiosity, he knew better than to pry. He nodded in understanding and made his way out. Just as he was about to step out, James, who’d been lounging lazily in his chair, stood up. “Never mind,

“Is this really the

I

building. James sent a quick message to Mirabella via Messenger. Soon after, a slender young woman emerged from the weathered iron gate.

his cool demeanor tinged with a touch of curiosity. “It’s the weekend. Why aren’t

face showing no particular emotion. She

back at Mirabella, his lips quirking. “Is it that stepmother of yours giving you trouble

emotions. After a moment,

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