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He chuckled. “Exactly. Now, guess what?”
Umm… I was bad at guessing. But whatever it was, it definitely wasn't the news.
“You've gotten busy?”
“Close enough. Try again.”
“A… business deal?”
“Yes!” He exclaimed.
Wow.
“It happened suddenly. I just got a call from an old client and he said he had a project for me. He narrated the ordeals and I got the contract on the spot!”
All other emotions vanished momentarily. After years of being unstable in business, he finally got a contract. And from the way he spoke, it seemed like a huge deal.
“I’ve immediately contacted my wood supplier. I've been busy making preparations since. I can't wait to share this with Evie. Oh, let me also share the terms of the contract with you.” He rushed out.
I was truly happy for him. “I'm happy for you, James.”
“I knew you'd be. Thank you, Ethan, for not giving up on me.”
I would never.
“It feels like just yesterday we were graduating college, ready to take on the world. And now here we are,” he continued. “It's been quite the journey, that's for sure. But hey, it wouldn't have been the same without you by my side, man.”
My throat clenched. “Right.”
“I'll send you the terms of the contract, and maybe you could even review it, you know,” he chuckled.
I laughed, too.
“Yeah. Will do. Congratulations again, James.”
“Thank you, buddy.”
He ended the call, and I placed my phone on the table.
After years of fighting, he was finally getting what he deserved. Life had finally given him another chance.
Perhaps life would be kind and give me another chance, too.
Once I fixed this mess, I'd have a clean slate. And this time, I wouldn't mess it up.
The buzz from my phone was short-lived but enough for me to pick it up again.
A small smile tilted my lips at the thought that James had sent the message.
But when I checked, it was a message notification from an unknown number.
My brows scrunched together as I tapped on the screen.
When I took in the contents, I froze before my insides collapsed in trepidation.
This wasn't an ordinary message.
It was a threat. A threat with half-naked pictures of me and Evie in the conference room. And a short message.
