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Frank and Reece were also staring at the messages
es in the groupchat
After reading Phoebe’s response, they both looked up at Leon with sympathy.
Frank, sighed dramatically. “Cain really has it out for you, huh? Your first talisman got ruined because of Sienna. Then you bought a second one, and before it could even protect you, it ended up saving Cain instead.”
Leon’s face darkened. That bastard–this isn’t even the first time he’s screwed me over.”
First, Cain had tried to snatch the head from him. Now, he had stolen his talisman.
Sull funning. Leon continued, “Earlier today, I was driving when the car in front of me braked suddenly, and I crashed right into it. The driver was real pain to deal with–I had to pay for damages, and it wasted a ton of my time. Then, no matter where I went, I kept hitting traffic.
“And when I finally got out of the ear, someone knocked into me, and I fell flat on my face. I was wondering why everything was going today.. turns out I was taking the hit for Cain!”
Frank knew it was wrong, but he couldn’t help laughing. “So instead of Sienna ruining your luck, it’s your own brother? That’s just too funny
Reece chuckled. “You’re so lucky to have a brother like him“:
Lean shot them both a glare. “You can have my luck‘ if you [ trant.”
Leon: So what do I do? Do I have to take my old talisman back!]
There was no way he was going to keep suffering for Cain’s sake,
Phoebe: [Two options: One, take back your talisman. Two, I can remove your energy from that talisman and make you a new one.
Leon: [Then let’s go with option two. That bastard is never giving it back. Just make me a new one–l pay for it.]
Between the first talisman and this one, he had already spent 5 million dollars just trying to protect himself,
Phoebe [I bought some emeralds to carve protective amulets. These don’t have an expiration date. As long as you don’t let the emerald shatter from an attack, you can use it indefinitely. Plus, it works better than the talisman. Want one?)
She had cut Instead
cut off the supply of top–tier emeralds to the people in the shadows, but she was wary that they might try to target the Jenkins family
Selling these protective emerald amulets to people like Leon wasn’t about sentimentality—it was about ensuring h
her own sa
n safety
If those forces tried to manipulate bloodlines, it could have consequences for her too.
Of course,
was also a good excuse to make some easy money off these guys.
Leon: Yes, I take one]
Phoebe |You’re not even asking about the price!)
Iron How mude)
Phoebe 17 million dollars. No negotiation.
For these guys, she didn’t need to use the highest–quality enteralih. Mid–tier ones would do just fine,
He knew it.
A 100–dollar emerald carved into an amulet, and she was selling it for 7 mullion dollars–she was absolutely scamming them, and she
Leon twitched Phore was ruthless
No doubt about it–she was ripping him off on purpose
Hat what could he do? Compared to money, Juck was far more imponam.
Leon: (Fine: 7 million it is. I’ll come to your place so you can infuse my
by energy into it, right!]
Phoebe. Yeah Come tomorrow. I’ll carve it tonight and seal it with your energy tomorrow Just don’t let anyone steal in again. If you lose it, the nçat one will cost another 7 million |
The reason she needed his energy in the amulet was to prevent those forces from tampering with him.
If they made a move on Leon and the others, she would sense in immediately
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Normally, protective emerald amulets didn’t require this step, but in this case, it was necessary.
won’t let anyone take it again
Nat for 7 million dollars, I wouldn’t
If Cain even thought about touching it, he’d beat the hell out of him.
Leon (Alright, I’ll come by tomorrow.]
Phoche: [Got ]
Recer, seeing that the conversation was about to end, quickly signaled to Leon
Leon rolled his eyes.
But after a moment, he reluctantly typed
Leon Phoebe, I saw the trending topic. Are you and Maddox dating!]
Phoebe wasn’t expecting that
Phoebe: [And what does that have to do with you! Instead of sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong, maybe you should worry about your bad Juck tonight.]
Leon wasn’t the type to care about who she was dating.
Clearly. Recce had put him up to this
She couldn’t be bothered to entertain them
Leon blinked.
Leon [Wait, I’m going to have bad luck tonight]
Phoebe (I don’t know. I’m going to sleep. Bye.]
Leon stared at his screen, speechless.
She was obviously pissed.
He turned to Reece and scowled. “See! Now I’ve annoyed her because of you”
Then he quickly messaged Phoebe again
Leon [Forget what I just said. Just pretend I never asked. I swear I won’t meddle in other people’s business again.)
Phoebe had only been irritated by Recce constantly pestering her and using Leon as a messenger
But seeing how quickly Leon admitted deleat, she decided to ease up
Phoebe: Whatever Cain has been going through, you’re about to go through the same tonight. Just come get the amulet tomorrow |
Leon felt like crying. He didn’t want to be unlucky!
Leon: |Can I pick up the amulet tonight?]
Phoebe [No]
Leon didn’t dare push his back. JAlright, then. Rest well I’ll contact y
Phorlie didn’t respond
At the bar, Reece grabbed his drink and took a deep swig.
He knew exactly what Phoche’s word mean.
She wasn’t just rejecting him–she didn’t even want his concens.
Thut realization stung
t you tomorrow.|
Seeing him like this, Leon sighed. “Reece, I think you’re stuck in the same boat at 10”
Beeve looked up. “What heat?”
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Leon smirked. “The boat of being discarded by Phoebe. You might as well stop struggling”
Reece pressed his lips together. “I never sided with Sienna
From the very beginning, Phoebe had always been more important to him.
Frank scoffed. “Reece, you’re just deluding yourself. No matter what your reasons were, you still helped Sienna against Phoebe, didn’t you?” Reece frowned. “I didn’t help Sienna attack Phoebe. My mother told me to look out for her, so I did. But I never actively went after Phoebe.” Leon raised an eyebrow. “You secretly supported Sienna. You even tried to convince Phoebe to give up her reality show spot for her. And when Phoche was being slandered, you didn’t help clear her name. Meanwhile, 1 straight–up helped Sienna spread those rumors about Phoebe.
Tadmit I wasn’t a good brother. I know I was wrong, which is why Phoebe doesn’t want me anymore.
Then he narrowed his eyes at Reece. “You’ve spent too much time around Sienna. Are you becoming a hypocrite too!”
He had only learned his lesson after being put in his place.
