“Why do you think I would agree to it?” Elspeth leaned on the couch, sneering. Man, the Winthrop brothers are crazy, except for Max. He’s the only normal one.

“Hey, suit yourself, but I’m the only one who can cure your mother.” Arthur looked at Elspeth, his gaze smug. “You don’t want her to die because of the illness, do you?”

“You fiend!” Elspeth cursed. She didn’t believe him at all. “You can’t cure her.”

“Call Sonny, then. He can diagnose her. He can tell you if I’m telling the truth.” Arthur sat on the couch across from her and crossed his legs.

Elspeth stared at him, her heart sinking, and she hesitated. She had checked on her mother before, but her disease was an odd and stubborn one. It was nothing like she had seen before. Sonny was her master, so he should reach the same conclusion as well. If he’s the only one who can cure my mother, then this is going to be trouble.

Elspeth’s hesitation didn’t escape Arthur. He crossed his arms and adamantly said, “Don’t worry. If you agree to the engagement and go abroad with me, I can cure her.”

“What if you go back on your word? What if you won’t save my mother after we’re engaged?” Elspeth didn’t think Arthur would keep his promise.

“I won’t. I don’t have to lie to you.”

“Why?”

“Because you saved me. I won’t kill your mother.”

she had just heard the biggest joke in her life, and she covered her mouth. “Don’t

deal I can give you, and

clenched her fists, her nails burying into her flesh. “How long does

and not even I can save

love was nothing when compared to familial love. Even if she could never

cocked his eyebrow, a smile curling his lips. “So, you agree to my

taking her abroad for the treatment, aren’t you? When are you busting her out?” Elspeth felt nothing but anger and

daughter, and he’ll give her over to me.” Arthur had learned a bit of psychology

sigh of relief. If that’s true, then the git isn’t totally evil, then.

it quick? You’re so eager to get engaged, huh?” Arthur smirked. Elspeth hated

it. I just want you to cure my mother.” Elspeth shot him a glare. “Which room am I taking for

for the first one from the left on the second

by a hint of cheekiness. “What’s with

smiled and mouthed

the door, then she took her ring out. She wouldn’t expose herself in front of Arthur. He was a cunning and meticulous man, so he might realize something was up if

to establish contact with Gilbert. Just when she was about to ask about his

am I not

am I

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