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

if you don't answer it properly,

What?!

"Don't spout nonsense! I refuse to

bet today. If you don't answer my question

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

Just a heads-up not to

at

answer seriously, you'll definitely

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

about it after we

why did you even

the holidays coming up, how do you

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

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

Year's Eve, I'm planning to head back to the old family home

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