August looked up to see Remi approaching with her signature mischievous grin.
Her wavy auburn hair was tied up in a loose ponytail, and her apron hung casually over her fitted black dress.
"Hey, Remi," August greeted with a smile.
She leaned against the edge of his table, peering at his laptop.
Her top button was unfastened so a smooth set of plump cleavages was exposed, showing that Remi was in no way flat.
"What's got you all serious today? Looking for a hot date online?" She questioned.
August chuckled playfully. "Not this ti. I'm looking for an apartnt. Sowhere safe and decent for and my sister."
Remi's eyes sparkled as she leaned in closer. "I might know a place," she said.
"Really?" August asked while raising an eyebrow.
"Yup. My cousin just moved out of this nice two-bedroom apartnt in the West District. It's got everything—security, utilities, even a gym in the building. And it's not insanely priced."
"How much are we talking?"
"About $4,000 a month," she replied. Read the latest on empire
August considered it. "Sounds reasonable. Can you get in touch with your cousin?"
Remi nodded before pulling out her phone. "I'll call her right now. See? Aren't you glad I'm here?"
"You're always a lifesaver," August said with a smirk.
"Don't forget it," Remi quipped, dialing the number.
As Remi spoke to her cousin, August leaned back in his chair, feeling a bit more at ease. The pieces of his new life were slowly falling into place.
Remi ended her call with a satisfied smile, sliding her phone into her apron pocket. "Well, good news, handso. My cousin said he'll help you out, but here's the thing—he won't be back in the city for another five days. He hasn't completely moved out yet, and so of his stuff is still in the apartnt."
August nodded with a relaxed expression. "That's fine. I can wait. It's not like I'm in a rush, anyway."
Remi leaned forward resting her arms on the table, inadvertently emphasizing her exposed cleavage where the top button of her shirt was undone. "You're way too patient. If I were you, I'd be making so pretty drastic decisions."
August chuckled while eting her eyes.
She obviously wasn't referring to the apartnt in this case.
"Patience pays off, Remi. And besides, it's not about the flash—it's about sustainability," August responded.
Her lips curled into a teasing smile. "Oh, so you're the practical, responsible type? That's rare. Most n I know won't waste any ti in certain situations."
"Not my style," August replied with a smirk while leaning back in his chair. "But I'll admit, it's tempting."
Remi's gaze lingered on him for a mont longer than necessary. "Well, you're full of surprises, aren't you? If you ever need help with anything else, you know where to find ."
"Careful, Remi," August said playfully. "I might just take you up on that."
She leaned closer, dropping her tone to sothing more sultry. "I'm counting on it."
As the evening light began to filter through the café's windows, August finally stood up, stretching slightly. "Thanks again for helping out. You've been a lifesaver today."
Remi tilted her head, letting her ponytail sway slightly. "Don't ntion it. Just don't forget to co back and see once you're all rich and famous. Preferably before that."
"Deal," August said with a grin as he grabbed his things.
He gave her a mock salute before stepping out of the café.
The sun was dipping low on the horizon, casting the city streets in a warm amber glow. August stuffed his hands into his pockets as he walked, taking in the sights and sounds of the bustling city.
He passed by vendors closing up shop, streetlights flickering to life and the faint buzz of traffic in the distance. His mind wandered to the things he still needed to do—preparing for the business launch, ensuring Sophia's safety, and keeping up his progress in Enders Light.
The day had been productive, but as the city lights brightened, he couldn't help but feel a familiar tug—the ga calling him back. The Ancient Swordking Dungeon would be opening soon, and he wasn't about to miss it.
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As soon as August pushed the door open, he was greeted by the sound of hurried footsteps. Before he could even step inside, Sophia darted into view with her face lit up like a thousand-watt bulb.
"Auggis!" she squealed while throwing herself into his arms.
August stumbled back slightly, laughing as he caught her. "Whoa, what's with the enthusiasm? Did I miss your birthday or sothing?"
Sophia pulled away just enough to beam up at him, holding onto his jacket. "No, but I saw the clothes you got ! They're amazing! Thank you so much!"
He smiled warmly while ruffling her hair. "Glad you liked them. I figured it was ti to replace that old gown of yours and add a few extras while I was at it."
Sophia stepped back and twirled in one of the new hoodies he'd bought for her. "I love it! But…" Her smile faltered slightly. "Where did you get the money for all this? Did you—did sothing bad happen?"
August chuckled while shaking his head. "Relax, nothing bad happened. In fact, I've got so good news for you." He led her to the couch, where they both sat down. "I quit the factory today."
Her eyes widened in shock. "What?! August, why?"
He leaned back, giving her a reassuring smile. "Because I've got a better plan. I'm starting a business. And before you ask, yes, I've already got the money for it. It's all thanks to Enders Light. Things are starting to pay off, and if I keep at it, this could change everything for us."
Sophia's shock quickly turned into excitent. "Really? That's amazing! Wait…" She gave him a sly grin. "So you're telling gaming is working out? Did Auggie beco rich already?"
"Well, I wouldn't say rich just yet," August said with a smirk. "But give it ti."
Sophia clapped her hands together. "Maybe I should start playing Enders Light, too. What do you think?"
August raised a brow, teasing her. "You think you can handle it? It's not all fun and gas, you know. There are monsters, dungeons, and so pretty nasty players out there... But it is always fun hehe..."
"I could handle it," she said confidently, crossing her arms. "I've watched people play sotis, and it doesn't seem that hard."
He laughed. "Alright, we'll see about that. When the ti cos, I'll get us another gaming pod, and you can join ."
"Yaay!" Sophia rejoined while grinning.
They spent the next hour catching up over dinner, which Sophia had already prepared.
She eagerly told August about her day at school and proudly announced, "Guess who got the highest score in the class on our history test?"
August feigned ignorance, stroking his chin. "Hmm, let think. Was it… soone with green hair?"
She playfully slapped his arm. "Yes, ! I got a 98!"
"That's my girl," August voiced with a genuinely proud tone. He reached over and gave her a high-five. "You're making it hard for to keep up. Next thing you know, you'll be running your own business and leaving in the dust."
Sophia giggled. "Don't worry, I'll let you work for ."
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