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,

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

What?!

spout nonsense! I refuse to be broke; I'm

cursed you in my mind during our bet today. If you don't answer my question

"What's wrong with you!

didn't really curse you. Just a heads-up not

glared at him, clearly

remained unfazed. "If you answer

bit. "I'll answer

about it

why did

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

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

her reaction amusing. She reminded him of a tiny, harmless husky puppy, trying to act fierce but utterly

old family home for dinner with Elijah.

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