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

And if you don't answer it properly, you'll end up broke

What?!

refuse to be

during our bet today. If you don't

with

you. Just

glared at him,

unfazed. "If you answer seriously, you'll definitely

Elysia a bit. "I'll answer

talk about it

pouted. "Then why did you even

wanted to know, with the holidays coming up, how do

stared. "You rushed me over here just to ask that? Seriously, you're unbelievable! I was halfway through cooking when the police called, and I rushed over here, worried sick, only to find out

reminded him of a tiny, harmless husky puppy,

Eve, I'm planning to head back to the old family home for dinner with Elijah. If

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