Chapter 996 Two Brain Cells

Zayn’s answer visibly excited Zachary, whose excitement oozed out of his mien as he cried, “That’s wonderful! Just you wait, partner—you’re not going to regret attending tonight’s party. Any fat cat worth their salt is going to be there. You can befriend one or two of them, and then voila! A way up the social ladder is in your hands!” “Wow, that sounds great. It’s all thanks to you, man,” Zayn replied with a smile. Zachary flashed him a smile so earnest that it could only belong to the guileless. “Aw, shucks,” he said, waving sheepishly, “Do you really have to make it such a big deal? You and I go way back! ‘Nuff said.” Zayn smiled slightly. Then, solemnly, he warned him, “Hey, by the way, this might sound a little weird, but there’s something off about you, you know? You haven’t been hitting your stride lately, have you? Think you should be more careful.” “W-what the…? Ha-ha-ha, Zayn! C’mon! When did you start believing in all that new age hoo-ha, huh?” Zachary remarked as he laug