“Hop on the scale.”
Adam did what he was told—kicking off his shoes and stepping onto the platform. If he survived this review, he’d owe it all to Ezra.
Mr. Aki fiddled, moving weights around, and Adam held his breath and stood completely still.
“Down half a pound.”
Adam tried not to show any reaction.
“Two more and we can put this little episode behind us.”
The ‘episode’ his manager was referring to was Adam having gained three pounds in the weeks after Max had ended their relationship.
“Sounds good.” He stepped down again. “Do you want me to send Ezra in?”
“Not quite yet.” Mr. Aki took a seat behind his desk, indicating Adam take a seat as well. “You do good work.”
Adam nodded. He knew he did. He did great work. A Ganymede counter boy’s job was to sell product by selling a fanta
