Chapter 413\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa produced a bottle of massage oil she\u2019d concocted from rare medicinal herbs. She poured a little onto Haskell\u2019s legs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the first time I\u2019m trying therapeutic snake massage,\u201d she explained. \u201cThe idea is that the initial fear response causes the pores to open, allowing the medicinal oils to be absorbed more effectively. Plus, Sage and Snowy understand my instructions, so they\u2019ll be far more effective than any human masseuse.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell glanced at the two snakes coiled around his feet, then quickly looked away, fighting down his discomfort. \u201c\u2026Right,\u201d he managed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a few minutes, Larissa asked, \u201cHow does it feel?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCold,\u201d Haskell said, trying to keep his composure and avoid looking down. \u201cAnd a little tingly\u2026 How long does this last?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHalf an hour each day.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026Okay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa noticed Sage slacking off. \u201cSage, no loafing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The snake flicked its eyes up at Haskell before grudgingly tightening its coils around his leg.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell closed his eyes. \u201cFine\u201c, he thought. \u201cWhatever it takes to heal my legs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
While the snakes worked, Larissa went into the adjoining room to rest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sage took the opportunity to lift its head and stare intently at Haskell\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell raised an eyebrow. \u201cYes?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
If only Sage could talk. It would tell this man that its job used to be simple: look cute and laze around. But now, because of this human, it had to work. It was exhausting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell, of course, had no idea what the snake was thinking. But knowing it understood him, he decided to be polite and offered a small smile. \u201cHello, Sage. My name is Haskell.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sage froze for a second, then quickly turned its head away. But it couldn\u2019t help a grudging thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo wonder my owner likes him. That smile is something else. One look and my head is spinning. My owner sees it every day. She never stood a chance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
An hour later, Larissa emerged from the break room. Sage was sprawled lazily on the sofa, while Snowy was exploring the top of the air conditioning unit.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTime to go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Snowy immediately slithered down, while Sage sluggishly got up and crawled back into the bag.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa picked up her bag. \u201cI\u2019m heading back to the office,\u201d she told Haskell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat would you like for lunch tomorrow?\u201d Haskell asked, looking up from his computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnything is fine. I\u2019m not picky.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
11:36\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 413\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell smiled. \u201cAlright.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back at Starlight Media, Larissa was about to push open the main glass doors when she heard employees from various departments talking.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid you get the email?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou too?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah! Gale Entertainment offered me double my current salary to jump ship.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMe too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWait, did Gale Entertainment send an offer to everyone? Is this some kind of scam? Why would they hire all of us?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou haven\u2019t heard? Our new CEO apparently pissed off the Lincoln family, one of the top families in Regal City. They\u2019re coming after her, and they\u2019re starting with Starlight Media.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? So if the company goes under, we\u2019ll all be out of a job?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLooks that way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Lincolns must be really determined to destroy our new CEO if they\u2019re willing to spend this much to poach our entire staff.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo what are you guys going to do? Are you leaving? Gale Entertainment is an established company. It\u2019s probably not a trap, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A heavy silence fell over the group.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finally, someone spoke up. \u201cDo you really think these corporate giants are charities? Offering such high salaries? They\u2019re just trying to lure us over. Once Starlight Media is dismantled, they\u2019ll find excuses to fire all of us. Then we\u2019ll be left with nothing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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