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!”

just pressed his fingers against his temples. Shifting his gaze back to his phone, he

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

What she gave him should last you for half

replied. [They’re really good. Want to

coffee,” Shawn chimed in, topping up his daughter’s cup, a hint

she added, “It’s getting late.

another sip. He’d been running around all day and treasured these quiet evening moments. A

warned James. [Burning too much of

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

raised an eyebrow and shot back. [Ever seen

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was 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

at her old man, Mirabella queried, “Do you

lit up instantly.

to

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