Chapter 123: Tokyo
Chapter 121
The descent into Tokyo was smooth, the city slowly unfolding beneath the clouds like a neon-lit mosaic.
Pepper and I were seated side by side, accompanied by three bodyguards who had traveled with us from L.A.
We arrived at the hotel not long after. The lobby was sleek and modern, all marble floors and minimalist lighting. Staff greeted us with deep bows and practiced smiles.
"I really love to be rich," I muttered as I stepped inside.
Our luggage and clothes had arrived ahead of us. Inside the room, everything was already in place. My wardrobe was fully stocked with outfits I had pre-approved, and the bathroom shelves were lined with all the grooming products I liked to use. By the bed, my favorite snacks had been neatly arranged like a welcome gift.
It was like walking into a custom-made luxury bubble.
I walked into the bathroom and found the hot tub already filled and steaming, bubbles foaming gently on the surface. Without hesitation, I stripped down and slid in, letting out a satisfied sigh as the heat wrapped around me.
After a good soak and some time to unwind, Pepper and I decided to do some sightseeing. Wherever we went, we drew stares—not because of who we were, but because of the sheer size of my personal security detail. With three towering bodyguards following us everywhere, it was hard to blend in.
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That evening, we attended the party. Even though the film was technically a low-budget project, Pepper had decided to host the event anyway. Her goal was to build ties with key Japanese figures in film distribution and production.
Normally, people like them wouldn't show up to a party this small. But considering how fast JD was rising—with three films turning into dark horses and holding the contract of the hottest name in music—they came.