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?"

I just have to

you don't answer it properly,

What?!

refuse to be broke;

bet today. If you don't answer my

was flabbergasted. "What's wrong with

curse you. Just a heads-up not

at him,

unfazed. "If you answer seriously,

bit. "I'll

about it after

"Then why did you even call

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

unbelievable! I was halfway through cooking when the police called, and I rushed over here, worried sick, only to find out you're fine! You... why

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

back to the old family

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