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!”

pressed his fingers against his temples. Shifting his gaze back

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

should last

replied. [They’re really good.

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

friend,” Mirabella responded while texting, then glancing up at him, she added, “It’s

sleep,” Shawn reassured her, savoring another sip. He’d been running around all day and treasured these quiet evening moments. A day without coffee was more likely to keep

too much of that stuff can be addictive. I wouldn’t recommend

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 for

raised an eyebrow and shot back. [Ever seen a

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the link anymore. He was already lucky enough to have scored this box of Incense of Calm. After a brief pause, he sent

Mirabella queried, “Do you like Blue

eyes lit up

Mirabella replied to James. [I’ll take it.]

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