NovelStartA Way Forward "Tessa, I think I should head back to Falindale," Steven said quietly, head down. "The band's fallen apart There's no reason forto stay here." "If you want to go back, I won't stop you. But if you're just trying to run away, then I can't support that. Tessa replied, her tone hardening. "There's always a way to work things out. You need to face this." "Face it?" Steven looked up sharply. "The band's gone. What are we worth now? Are we just supposed to sit here waiting for simaginary future?" "Steven!" another bandmate finally cut in. "We're still artists under TS Entertainment. Tessa started this company for us. And now you just want to leave like it's nothing?" "That's not what I-" Steven clenched his fists, but didn't know how to respond.
"Enough. Everyone calm down," Tessa interrupted. "You've been brothers for years. Don't you know Avery by now? No one's more upset about this than he is." Steven turned his face away and muttered after a long pause, "I'm tired. I'm going to rest." As they watched him walk away, shoulders slumped, the other three bandmates sighed.
"Tessa... what do we do now?" "You keep practicing, keep performing. Don't let this affect you," Tessa said firmly. "As for Avery, I'll handle it." "What about Steven?" "Keep an eye on him. He's not in a good place right now," Tessa instructed. "Don't let him spiral." "Don't worry. We'll stick close," they promised. "But you need to be careful too. It's dangerous around the captain." "I will." Tessa nodded and left.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBy the tshe returned to Wisteria Apartment, Landon was already waiting for her in the living room. Noticing the tension in her expression, he walked over and wrapped her in his arms, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. "What happened? Something bothering you?" Tessa hugged his waist tightly, búrying her face in his chest and breathing in the comforting scent of pine that clung to him, drawing strength from it.
"It's not TS Entertainment. Something happened with Avery. I'm going to deal with it." The moment she mentioned Avery, Landon understood.
He knew just how deep her bond was with the members of Avery's band.
"You're not hurt, are you?" He was well aware of the brutal, bloody side of werewolf mercenary groups. He didn't care about anyone Chapter 534 A Way Forward else-only her safety, "I'm fine. It's just... I really don't know how to fix this." Avery truly wasn't cut out for the Coldfang Corps.
But then, what could be done? "Don't panic. Let's think it through. There's always a solution-it's just a matter of time. Maybe we can help Avery's father see another path: that the Coldfang Corps doesn't need Avery to thrive." Tessa held him tighter. "That's what I was thinking too. But Xavier would never accept an outsider leading the corps. And if we're looking for someone from the inside... I don't know them well enough." "But Avery does." The words lit up her mind like a switch.
Of course. She wasn't part of the Coldfang Corps-but Avery was. And not just a member, he was the current leader.
All she had to do was get Avery to keep an eye out for potential talent the within the corps, then help that m person is person rise. IfXavier could see with his own eyes that someone other than Avery could lead the corps successfully, maybe he'd finally back down.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAnd with her help-especially the refined crystals she'd collected-she could enhance the coldlang formation. A two-pronged approach. That just might be enough to change Xavier's mind. "That's a solid plan. I'll get started right away."
"Not so fast. You've done enough for one day," Landon said, gently pressing her back down. "Don't m forget, Ysabel's album launch is coming up. You promised you'd be there." "Right, I remember. Of course I'll go support her!" Seeing her smile again, Landon grinned and tousled her hair fondly.
"Dinner's ready. Ceat." "Okay!" Tessa beamed, rising on her toes to kiss him on the cheek.
Without him, she'd probably still be stuck chasing her tail in frustration...
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