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?”

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

trying to seduce you? Do you think you’re the golden boy everyone’s after? Get over yourself! Don’t forget that it was you who came to me, not the other way around. In fact, I should be asking if you’re using your

words laced with

“…”

rundown neighborhood, stopping in front of the last building in the

was still fuming, reminded her. “That was just

a heads–up too. If you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve forgotten. Let’s get one thing straight: if you even think about playing me, I’ll make you

dream of it in this lifetime!”

to it!”

anger, Elysia reached for the car door, but Tarquin

If you dare hurt him, I will make you suffer.” His tone was even, but each word cut like a blade of ice..

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Chapter 129

more chilling and worse than a ghoul. It was so intense it seemed like

quickly looked

quarrel with him so why would I want to

your word for

that, he opened the car door and got

Tarquin could be really intimidating when he was upset. For a moment, she wondered if he was even human or some kind of ghoul! It

wanted to stay away,

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