Chapter 300


    Collins‘ jaw practically hit the floor at the revtion. “Leo, have you lost your marbles? Weren’t you


    always the one who-”


    Leo pressed his lips together, cutting Collins off mid–sentence. “What I stand for doesn’t necessarily


    reflect the rest of the band, you know. Why do you think there’s a buzz about us breaking up?”


    He paused, a coldugh escaping him. “My injury was just the spark.”


    Collins fell silent, his mind racing back to Vicky’s recent behavior, a growing suspicion taking root. “You


    think… could it be Vicky who’s got it in for you? Do you think he poisoned your drink or something?” He


    remembered Vicky’s vastwork of friends. In particr, those fancy club buddies he’d never even


    heard of that were all hush–hush.


    “It’s a possibility. After all, the news of my injury was kept between us. And his reaction? It was like he


    was dead sure I’d be out of the picture,” Leo mused, his voice measured.


    “I’ll keep an eye on him. Mirabe was just talking about turning the tables, and now it looks like we’ve


    got our chance. Shame about those luxury brand deals and endorsements we were lining up.” Collins


    heaved a sigh that felt heavy as lead.


    Leo nced at him, not in the mood for chit–chat.


    “What about that Twitter mess? Got a game n for that?” Collins broached another topic. “Let them


    make noise,” Leo dismissed, then after a moment’s thought, added, “But Collins, you’d better ring up


    Walker to rify things.”


    At the mention of Walker, Collins nodded. “Slipped my mind. I’m on it.”


    He fished out his phone and dialed Walker’s number. The call connected almost instantly. After a brief


    exchange, Collins hung up and looked towards Leo. “Walker says we’re cool.”


    “Good,” Leo exhaled, visibly relieved.


    Collins ced his phone on the table, leaning against its edge. “Too bad about that NDA, huh? Can’t


    spill the beans about you joining Walker’s show. It would’ve blown this whole injury rumor out of the


    water.”


    Leo raised an eyebrow. “Don’t you think aeback that ps the rumors in the face is much more


    satisfying?” The buzz this controversy could generate would set the stage for an even more dramatic


    reveal when the show aired.


    Collins gave Leo an unexpectedly admiring look. “Leo, your noggin seems to be working


    overtime these days.”


    You used to be oblivious to the world, man. You think your sister’s brainpower is rubbing off on


    you?” Collins stroked his chin, considering the possibility seriously.


    11.00


    Chapter 300


    Leo just red. Screw you, Collins!


    Emmitt scrolled through the online chatter about Leo’s supposed injury. Although skeptical, he couldn’t


    shake off the concern for his brother and decided to give Leo a call. But after several rings, there was


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    After much deliberation, Emmitt headed over to the Davis family home in the evening. As the doorbell


    chimed, the family was gathered at the dinner table. Mirabe, nearly done with her meal, rose to


    answer the door.


    When she pulled it open to reveal Emmitt on the doorstep, she paused in surprise before calling out


    tly. “Hi Emmitt.”


    Emmitt had anticipated this cold reception from his sister. Her chilly tone left a bitter taste, and he


    managed an awkward acknowledgment before asking. “Leo’s home, right?”


    “Yeah.” Mirabe’s response was curt as she turned and walked back inside.


    Watching her retreating figure, Emmitt lingered in the doorway, a momentary hesitation slowing his


    steps before he finally entered the house.