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?"

have to answer a question,

you don't answer it

What?!

refuse to be broke; I'm destined

during our bet today. If you don't answer my question seriously, you'll indeed end

wrong with you! You

Just a

at him, clearly

remained unfazed. "If you answer seriously,

to soothe Elysia a bit. "I'll answer seriously.

talk about it after we get

did you even

know, with the holidays coming

halfway through cooking when the police called, and I rushed over

amusing. She reminded him of a tiny, harmless husky puppy,

old family home for

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