Chapter 517

Elysia was torn.

"Kids make choices, adults want it all!"

Tarquin remained silent, just watching her, waiting for her to decide.

After a moment, Elysia said hesitantly, "If I really have to choose one, it would definitely be to ensure your safety."

A flicker of something passed through Tarquin's eyes as he squinted. "Not interested in money anymore?"

"Of course, I am."

"Then why choose my safety over money? If I'm safe, you won't get paid."

"That's not necessarily true. If you're safe and sound, you'll probably be in a good mood, right? Maybe you'll just decide to generously give me a ton of money out of the blue. You know, like those tycoons on TV shows who throw money around when they're happy."

Tarquin was taken aback by her logic, something most wouldn't consider. "Do you even remember your condition?"

course, I just have to answer a question,

if you don't answer it properly, you'll

What?!

widened. "Don't spout nonsense! I refuse to be broke;

teased her, "I cursed you in my mind during our bet today. If you don't answer my

"What's wrong with you! You can't

you. Just a heads-up not to

glared at him, clearly

"If you answer

bit. "I'll answer seriously. What's your question? Ask

talk about it after

why did you even call me

with the holidays coming up, how do you plan to spend

rushed me over here just to ask that? Seriously, you're unbelievable! I was halfway through cooking when the police called, and I

reminded him of a tiny, harmless husky puppy, trying to act

old family home for dinner with Elijah. If you're free, why not

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