---- Chapter 6 Darak Island was a stone's throw from Lascora, its shellfish farming industry on the rise. In my previous life, I worked at the city's Fisheries Bureau, rubbing shoulders with plenty of shellfish farmers. That was when I fell in love with the art of shellfish farming. If it were not for my early death, I would have teamed up with someone to get into shellfish farming in the future. I finally had the chance to dive into the shellfish market and sell pearls. Anthony was all for it. He even got a friend from Lascora to set me up with a place to sleep so I could rest easy. Whenever I could, I would zip back to Darak Island to spend a few days with Anthony. However, when things got hectic, I would go ten days, even two weeks ---- without contacting him. In no time, like three months, I had the local shellfish game figured out. Thanks to my previous life at the Fisheries Bureau, lining up buyers was a piece of cake. Before I could truly got the pearls, I had already locked in deals with a hundred merchants for steady buys. In under six months, I made a killing as a middleman, raking in 100,000 dollars in no time flat. The day I went home to pay off my debt, Holly's jaw dropped at the sight of my stylish outfit. The mild climate where I stayed had worked wonders on my skin, making it smooth and glowy. Holly gave me a once-over and said, "By the looks of you, you didn't stick with the troops. You talk a good game, but really, you just left your hubby on the front lines while you lived it up." "Who says I didn't stick with the troops? I was with ---- Anthony on Darak Island." "Darak Island? I thought he was stationed on the frontier?" Holly looked confused. I breezed past her, pulled out a wad of crisp bills from my bag, and laid them out for my parents. "100,000 dollars to the last cent. I've paid back every dime I owed you. We're square now!" Mom and Dad counted the money with intense focus, bill by meticulous bill, even more carefully than they had tallied the wedding costs. "Is this really 100,000 dollars? Yasmine, how on earth did you make all this? Wow, I had no idea you were so smart. "Your sister was just blowing off steam that time. We're family, after all. There's no point in splitting hairs over debts and such. We shouldn't even be having this kind of conversation." Mom spoke as she carefully wrapped the money ina Title: ReelTalk EP11-From Memory Lane to Fast Lanes Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance Status: ongoing Embark on an exhilarating journey alongside Luke Charles Stafford as he navigates from the heartland of the Midwest to the glitzy realm of Hollywood in "ReelTalk EP11-From Memory Lane to Fast Lanes" by CrushReel. This ongoing romantic tale delves into the intertwined lives of characters amidst contrasting backdrops, promising a narrative rich in depth and emotion. Within this captivating episode, Luke's transition from a quaint Midwestern setting to the bustling streets of Hollywood unveils layers of personal growth and unforeseen encounters. As he grapples with newfound challenges and connections, themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery intertwine to create a tapestry of emotions that resonate with readers on a profound level. "ReelTalk EP11-From Memory Lane to Fast Lanes" stands out through its nuanced portrayal of relationships and the pursuit of dreams against a backdrop of contrasting landscapes. CrushReel's expertise in crafting authentic characters and evocative settings ensures a reading experience that transcends traditional romance narratives. Immerse yourself in this spellbinding story, available to read at CrushReel, and witness firsthand the magnetic pull of fate as it weaves its intricate web through the lives of Luke and those around him. Experience the magic of "ReelTalk EP11-From Memory Lane to Fast Lanes" as it unfolds online at CrushReel, inviting you to explore the depths of love and ambition in a world where paths cross and destinies collide.