Chapter 1447:

Cowering behind Elyse, Thea murmured, “I don’t have 2.7 million. I just can’t afford it.”

The woman laughed derisively. “If your girlfriend can’t pay, then it’s on you,” she said, pointing at the man.

Furious, he exploded. “Aren’t you a rich heiress? How can you not have 2.7 million? You just don’t want to pay. How could I have ever cared so much for you? You ungrateful woman!”

“Enough babbling—pay up!” the woman demanded, relentless.

As the police arrived and with no funds to offer, Theo’s boyfriend hesitated only a moment before he bolted through the crowd and disappeared.

With him gone, Elyse’s role as protector seemed to diminish.

She turned to Thea, who looked utterly defeated, and asked, “Growing up a Benson, how did you never develop better taste? Do you really think that man was a catch?”

her lower

protective, advised, “Once all this settles, go home and think hard about whether you want to keep seeing someone

then added softly, “And don’t worry. I won’t

Consider it a gift. You don’t need to return it,” Elyse

whirl of thoughts swirling in her head, then

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his eye and wondered aloud, “Can’t wait to step in to shield your young

cousin,” Elyse replied. “I couldn’t just stand by and

“But what about your safety? That guy earlier was a loose cannon. People who ignore the rules and prey on the vulnerable are a dangerous

then nodded in agreement. “You’re spot on. If you hadn’t been here, I doubt I

an eyebrow, then cracked a smile.

to jump in? More likely, I’d find a safe spot to hide and dial for

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