Chapter 587

Elysia's breath caught, and her eyes widened in sheer shock. She clearly hadn't expected that question.

Seeing her reaction, Tarquin's chest heaved with anger, and it took a moment for him to compose himself before speaking. "Back at the precinct, we made a bet. We agreed that if I got out, you'd honestly answer one question for me. If you lie, you'll never strike it rich! Now, I'm asking you, do you actually like me or not?"

Elysia blinked, her face a picture of confusion as she shook her head and admitted, "No, I don't."

Tarquin felt as if an invisible hand had clenched his heart, the pain so intense he could barely breathe. "Not even a little bit?"

Elysia, cautious, replied, "No, not at all."

Tarquin was a portrait of devastation, all his earlier excitement and joy wiped clean. His heart sank, shattering into pieces on the floor. The room fell into a dreadful silence.

a grievous blow, a complete

about Elijah's situation, and I'm on my way to the hospital. Are

the uptake, still trying to process what had just happened. He was mad because she planned to take Elijah away from Jindale City, which was understandable! But why did he ask what he

a truth she was unwilling to admit? And why did he ask

He was also upset that she didn't like him! Good Lord, could he actually have feelings for her? This was... Elysia's heart raced, shocked and bewildered. But why would

her hair, reaching for her phone to call Blossom and spill her guts. But she wasn't entirely sure, how could she even begin to explain to Blossom? He'd only asked if she liked him, without confessing any feelings himself. What if she was reading too much into

was a whirlwind of panic and

other side, Mr. Bradford, with his heart in pieces, arrived at Blissful Uncle's Bar and immediately started smoking in silence. His aura was so icy, he almost scared off all the

was about Elijah

who came through again, and she even passed out from exhaustion trying to save Elijah. Honestly, she truly loves Elijah." Tarquin's expression darkened

"Are you upset because Elysia doesn't love

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