Chapter 16

“Well, I’m from Pyralis like you. And on top of that, you’re the richest guy in the city. Why wouldn’t I work with you?”

Ivor was stumped.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll get going,” Bonnie said dryly.

Before Ivor could ask any more questions, Jim put himself between him and Bonnie.

“You heard her, Mr. Ivor.”

Ivor could tell Jim was trying to get rid of him.

Worried that Ivor might upset Bonnie, Ged quickly whispered, “Ms. Bonita isn’t a very social person. You should be glad she even talked to you, okay? We should leave now.”

But Ivor had a strange feeling that he would be able to solve this puzzle if he continued to pursue the

matter.

“Anything else we can do for you?” Jim said, icily.

leaving.” Ged pulled Ivor away.

Ivor? Everyone knows that Ms. Bonita doesn’t like talking

her bodyguard is Jim Ray, the King of Combat. I heard he just won the International Fighting Championship. We don’t have our bodyguards with

“Do you see

Why?” Ged looked around. “Come to think of it, it looks

when he

Vera and Gresham were looking

on her way to

go missing than embarrass us in front of

every effort to meet Professor Terry’s expectations. and secure a place at the research institute during the

and make you and mom proud!” Trina was both pleased and excited as

team, we’ll throw you

“Thanks, mom!”

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Jim

get engaged to Ivor? He doesn’t deserve you!”

thought no one was good enough for

sip of juice and shrugged. “You know I don’t like owing anyone any favors. And

so, you’d be making a

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