Chapter 122: Do You Think It’s Peaceful Here?
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A month had passed since Regal's meeting with Gwendolyn's father.
And a week since Keanu called - through his sister's phone. His voice, quiet. Apologetic. Something was wrong.
Within this time, behind the curtain, Gwendolyn continued maneuvering with MDC, steadily tightening the gears on the deal.
But Regal?
He hadn't resumed filming [The Hangover].
Not as planned.
Or rather - he couldn't.
The reason?
"Keanu, can you even kick that ball?"
Andrew's voice cut through the salty air with mocking ease, no sympathy behind it. His tone carried the same teasing bravado he had always had since the days of [Following], their first film together.
Keanu didn't flinch. He simply gave a half-smile, dry and laced with his signature deadpan cool. "...Maybe if the ball were on crutches."