2026-08-28 21:00:17Glen Johnson took one look at the bowl set in front of him and felt his enthusiasm dim a little. The shredded pork scattered across the surface was cut unevenly, some strips thick and stubby, others long and ragged, the kind of knife work that announced itself immediately as amateur. He made up his mind on the spot: whoever had cooked this, she was no chef. Even a line cook at the most modest little diner wouldn't turn out prep work this rough.
So she was either the owner, he figured,
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Just then, someone in the audience gestured to Glen Johnson, pointing out that the pair of gloves was perched right on his shoulders.Glen quickly tilted his head to look, and sure enough, there they were. The two gloves gripped his left and right shoulders. When his gaze met them, both gloves simultaneously raised a middle finger in his direction, the gesture so human it drew gasps from the nearest tables.The audience roared with laughter at the sight, equal parts amazed and amused. The sheer audacity of the gesture, combined with the impossible reality of animated gloves, had people clutching their sides.Down in the crowd, Derek Mullen raised one eyebrow and said, "Those gloves are something else. Reid, can you tell what's going on?"Reid Barrett scowled, his jaw tight with frustration. "Can't say for sure, but I'd bet there's some kind of high-tech remote control system rigged inside them. Look around and see if anyone's fiddling with a controller or somethi
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Glen Johnson noticed the crowd's positive reaction and continued with a perfectly straight face. "Yesterday, I pretended to be a Magician for a bit, and sure enough, quite a few people actually fell for it. They thought I really knew magic tricks! But then... some sharp-eyed folks saw right through the illusion and recognized me for what I truly am: an odd-job worker. They mocked me, saying I didn't look anything like a real Magician."He paused, letting a sheepish expression cross his face. "When I heard that, I was genuinely worried. So I rushed home and went online to research what a real Magician is supposed to look like. That way, I could do a better job pretending next time! And you know what? I actually found something. Turns out, real Magicians always carry a Magician's Three Essential Tools with them: ginseng, mink fur, and deer antler... Oh wait, hold on. That's not right. Those are the region's three prized resources from the Midwest, not a Magician's Three Essential
Chapter 151
The heated debate between Curtis Hale and the online trolls had been raging across the local forum, drawing countless spectators. Those who could make it decided to show up in person tonight to witness the live continuation of this bet.Because of this, Glen Johnson's magic performance had created an unprecedented sensation. Online reservations for electronic meal vouchers alone exceeded the usual number by over a thousand people.When Mr. Grant learned about this situation, he glanced at the clock. It was already past seven, and tonight's show had officially started, yet Glen was still nowhere to be seen. Panic began to set in.He understood all too well that if Glen failed to show up tonight, Curtis and those trolls who had been feuding online would lose their minds. Worse yet, the massive crowd that had specifically come to watch the drama unfold might just tear the restaurant apart.Mr. Grant couldn't afford to be careless. He immediately called Glen, worried
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Glen Johnson felt a bit embarrassed by Hannah Lowell's polite tone. "No need for that. I'm just bringing a few friends for a meal and having them cheer me on. It's a personal matter, so how could I bother you with advance notice?"Even as he spoke, Glen couldn't help griping internally. You didn't even leave me your phone number, did you? How was I supposed to give you a heads-up? If I really wanted to notify someone, I'd have to call Ms. Calloway directly.Great. Here I am, coming to this seafood buffet for a meal using meal vouchers you gave me for free, and now because the place is packed with no seats available, I have to trouble the hotel's general manager to arrange seating for me. Talk about using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.Hannah had no idea Glen was silently complaining about her. She maintained her elegant smile. "Actually, it's like this. Each restaurant in our hotel has an internal private room or built-in seating area that's never open to the public,
Chapter 149
Lola Bernthal and the others stared at the chaotic scene outside the seafood buffet, utterly dumbfounded.According to what they'd just overheard, the man complaining had already been waiting for quite some time, and he still had another hour before his turn came up. If he had to wait that long, then the four of them, having just arrived, would probably need to wait at least two hours.It was already past seven in the evening. If they had to wait another two hours or more, they might as well be eating a late-night snack instead of dinner. And worse, by the time they got in, Glen Johnson's performance would likely be over.Lola, the notorious foodie of the group, caught a whiff of the rich seafood aroma drifting from inside the restaurant. She swallowed hard, rubbing her stomach with a pitiful expression on her face, her eyes wide with barely suppressed hunger. "Glen, you got here early. Why didn't you come upstairs sooner and get us a spot in line? If we really have t
Chapter 148
When Lola Bernthal and her two friends climbed out of their taxi in front of the Skyline Grand Hotel, Glen Johnson was still immersed in exploring Music of the Spheres. Musical notes swirled through his mind until he heard Lola calling to him from a distance. Only then did he finally snap back to reality. Shaking off the lingering melodies, he walked over to meet them."Hey, you got here early! Sorry we made you wait so long."Sera Sky stepped forward first to greet him. After all, she'd gotten off work late today, and everyone had been waiting on her account, which was why they'd ended up arriving at this hour.Glen quickly waved off her concern. "It's fine. I wasn't hungry anyway, and I didn't wait that long. Come on, let's head upstairs.""Wait, Glen..."Alison Page stopped him before he could move. "Lola told me you wanted to treat us today, but I didn't agree. I know you perform magic tricks here, and we're happy to come support you. That's what friends
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