Bryce pushed open the door to Jimmy's office, immediately hit with the strong aroma of coffee that lingered in his nose. Even though it had been five years since their last encounter, Jimmy couldn't move on and was trapped by it - coffee had become a necessity for him.
Jimmy's cold gaze fell on Bryce as he quickly placed the list he held in front of him.
"This is the elimination list," Bryce said.
Jimmy glanced at the list with a cold look before saying, "Have the agency send next month's artist schedule to my email."
Holding his cup of coffee, Jimmy walked over to his desk and began looking through files. It was just like old times.
Bryce walked up to his desk and placed both hands on it. "Mr. Harrison, can't you take a break? There are twenty-four hours in a day and you spend eighteen or nineteen hours working every day. You'll burn out if you keep this up. You have so many talented people work for you. Do you really need to work so hard?"
Jimmy signed his name on some documents without replying to Bryce's words before pressing a button on his phone.
"Notify all employees from planning department to meet at conference room one for a meeting in ten minutes," Jimmy ordered Randall over the phone before hanging up without any hesitation or delay.
"Do you need anything else? If not, please return to J. S. Entertainment," Jimmy spoke calmly with no expression showing on his handsome face.
"You're nothing but a workaholic now," Bryce said helplessly
"I heard that you're planning to visit Trada soon; do you want an assistant? I can fully replace Randall as your assistant." A playful smile appeared on Bryce's handsome face as he suggested this idea.
Jimmy furrowed his brow slightly. "I'm going there for inspections only."
Bryce shrugged nonchalantly. "I've been too busy lately and my mother set me up on to many blind dates, which makes me have no time to flirt with women. I would rather go visit Trada with you than being set up on blind dates, since Trada is known for its beautiful scenery and relaxing atmosphere."
Thinking that his mom kept arranging for blind dates for him, Bryce felt helpless.
"Nine o'clock sharp at airport." The short yet chilling sentence echoed into Bryce's ears
Bryce sighed heavily
"You spend your words as if every one were a gold. Okay, see you tomorrow at nine," Bryce turned and left the office.
After Jimmy finished the last document, it was two hours later. Jimmy picked up his cold coffee and his lips curved into a bitter smile.
"Anna, are you living happily in heaven?"
...
The next day, Olivia woke up early to prepare breakfast for her son. Although it was simple, Jay was very happy with it.
"Olivia, are you sure you want to take me to the mall?"
Jay elegantly wiped his mouth and looked at Olivia with big watery eyes.
Olivia squatted in front of her son and gently stroked his handsome little face.
"I've been working part-time lately, so I haven't had time to spend with you. Today there is an event at the mall with a special playground for children. While I work as a mascot character, you can play and wait for me at the same time. Is that okay?"
Due to financial reasons, Olivia rarely took her son out to play which made her feel guilty.
"Okay! I will wait patiently for you, Olivia," said Jay while making a promise gesture.
Olivia nodded, then kissed him on the cheek before holding his hand and leaving their apartment together.
They came to the mall by bus and then Olivia led her son to the mall's playground.
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