Chapter 126

“Hmm.” Tarquin replied.

“A man’s word is his bond. If you back out now, you’re nothing but a lowlife.”

Tarquin pursed his lips and ignored the comment.

Elysia, not convinced, pressed him again, “By saying ten grand in cash, you mean you’ll hand it to me directly with no strings attached?”

“Hmm.”

“Ha!” Elysia laughed out loud, unable to contain her delight.

Tarquin gave her a look of distaste. Her mood was sour as a lemon until money came into the picture. And when she heard that, she perked up like it was Christmas morning.

Typical money–grubber.

Realizing she might have shown too much enthusiasm, Elysia cleared her throat with a subtle cough, softening her gaze towards Tarquin.

But Tarquin’s brow furrowed in response, “I sought you out for Elijah’s sake, not to cozy up to me. I can’t stand women who lack self–awareness.”

Elysia, taken aback, asked, “What do you mean?”

glanced at her through the rear–view mirror, “Don’t even think about seducing me. I’ve already got someone on my mind.”

“Are you out of your mind? Who’s trying to seduce you? Do you think you’re the golden boy everyone’s after? Get over yourself! Don’t forget that

his words laced with mockery,

“…”

car pulled into a rundown neighborhood, stopping in front of the

killed the engine and, seeing that she was still

“I was giving you a heads–up too. If you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve

dream of

stick to

the car door, but Tarquin

want you to be there for him. If you dare hurt him, I will make you suffer.” His tone was even, but each word cut like a blade

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was so intense it seemed like something

quickly

why would I want to hurt him? Besides, you approached me. If you’re worried, just

moment, then his gaze softened, “I’ll take your word for it now. If you do, well, there will be something in

car

he was upset. For a moment, she wondered if he was even human or some kind of ghoul! It was probably best to keep her distance from such

to stay away, she couldn’t escape.

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