Chapter 72 072

• "So, you haven't bothered to call since the last time we left the house. I even called you several times today, but you didn’t pick up," James said, frustration clear in his voice.
• "I told you guys I was busy. You’ve got to understand—I’ve been swamped with work. And don’t forget, I lost one of my key partners, Mr. Phill, recently. That’s still weighing on me," Bryan replied, trying to explain to his friends, who had shown up at his door. Well, not entirely unexpectedly—he had, after all, instructed security to let them in whenever they came by.
• James and Mark stood at the door, scowling at him. Bryan hadn’t even bothered to let them in yet, treating them like strangers.