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,

curiosity spilled into her message. [Why do you need so

last you for

really good. Want to stock

Shawn chimed in, topping up

she added, “It’s getting late. Cut down on the coffee, or you’ll have

all day

on her phone, Mirabella warned James. [Burning too much of that stuff can be addictive. I wouldn’t recommend it,

an unreadable emotion before he typed back. [If I didn’t know you were a high school student, I’d mistake you for a

shot back. [Ever seen

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already lucky enough to have scored this box of Incense of Calm. After a brief pause, he sent another message. [I’ve got a box of Blue Mountain. Want

at her old man, Mirabella queried, “Do you like Blue Mountain?”

up instantly. “Absolutely.”

so, Mirabella replied to James. [I’ll

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