Chapter 156

James scrolled through his phone, his eyes fixed on an ad for the “Incense of Calm” priced at $299. A ping diverted his attention to Mirabella’s message on Messenger. [Of course, it’s pricey stuff!]

He couldn’t help but feel a wave of suspicion wash over him. Was this $299 candle really the sought–after tranquility treasure that was impossible to find in the market nowadays?

After a moment of contemplation, he typed back to Mirabella. [Is this the same shop where you got the one you sent me last time?]

Mirabella pondered for a few seconds, her fingers idly stroking her chin before she replied. [Nope, I got it from a different place.]

James paused, phone still in hand, then glanced at his buddy Wyatt. “Did you place the order?”

Fresh from the thrill of a successful transaction, Wyatt couldn’t hide his grin. His phone screen still displayed the purchase confirmation. “Yep, cleared out their entire stock. Didn’t leave a single one behind.”

His face was a picture of smug satisfaction as if to say, ‘Aren’t I a genius? Come on, give me

some credit!”

Shifting his gaze back to his phone, he

couple of taps later, Mirabella’s curiosity spilled into her message. [Why do you need

should last you for half a

really good. Want

with? You’ve ignored your coffee,” Shawn chimed in, topping

texting, then glancing up at him, she added, “It’s getting late. Cut down

He’d been running around all day and treasured these quiet

much of that stuff can be

at the phone, James let the subtle scent of sandalwood Incense swirl around him. His deep eyes clouded with an unreadable emotion before

back. [Ever seen

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scored this box of Incense of Calm. After a brief pause, he sent another message. [I’ve got a

her old man, Mirabella queried, “Do you

lit up instantly.

Mirabella replied to James. [I’ll

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