The masked man laughed. “A hundred and fifty grand? You’re just a woman whom we found drifting in the sea. You don’t have a hundred and fifty grand.”

Elspeth said loudly, “But I do. I am the president of Azure Corporation.”

The masked men froze. Even they had heard of Azure’s fame, and rumors said that their president was a young lady named Elspeth.

“That’s me. I’m Elspeth.”

The masked man paled. “Y-You’re Elspeth?”

“Yes. Now you know I can afford the ransom.” Elspeth looked at the masked man with fury in her eyes.

“Fine. I do. I lost.” The masked man tossed his weapon away in dejection. His men surrendered as well and came over to Elspeth.

Elspeth forgave the masked man on Elias’ behalf, though he would be locked in his room for three days and subjected to constant surveillance.

The crisis was solved, but Elspeth shrugged it off easily, and she yawned. “Here, sit with me, Elias.”

Elias kept his silence the whole time, but he was staring at Elspeth with a smile. “Of course.” So, she’s Elspeth. No wonder Irving wants to be her godfather. I like her too.

“You must know who I am at this point,” said Elias.

“That’s my line.” Elspeth popped some meat into her mouth. It’s okay, but it needs to be cooked more.

got himself an interesting goddaughter.” Elias didn’t eat. Instead, he crossed

eyes were glued to the food, deciding on what to eat

his men to move the cargo to the port. Elspeth looked around for a

no money, and I lost my ID. I can’t leave even

“True. You

don’t have to remind me

“He has been dying to see you, but you didn’t have time. This

some reason. Yet

Lincoln limousine came to pick them up. Elspeth’s lips twitched. “This is

her comment, approached the limousine, and then got in the car. “Get

him. The first thing she saw in the car was

the alcohol. He looked at Elspeth and got what

hobbies are… peculiar.” First a house made of gold, and now

on the seat and frowned. Peculiar? She’s probably kidding. “I thought you’re his goddaughter.

his goddaughter. That was an accident. I

didn’t mean what you

Just then, the limousine came to a

of the car and

really does love

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