I'm pregnant Sir Behave Yourself by Daphne

Chapter 3461 If I Dare to Accept, I’ll Probably Lose My Life

Gerald walked over. "Ms. Sanchez, what's wrong?"

He was eager to get back upstairs and stash his cigarettes before someone noticed and took them.

Hera yanked open his bag, glanced at the cigarette brand, and scoffed. "I thought it was some expensive brand. But it's just this? And you're acting all deferential to her over this?"

Gerald was rendered speechless. "I knew Ms. Craw was going out, so I asked her to bring these back for me. This is the brand I'm used to. Maybe it's not expensive to you, but for me, it's what I can afford."

Realizing she had misspoken, Hera felt a bit awkward.

She quickly changed the topic. "Still, is a pack of cigarettes really worth you being so grateful to Luca? How much could it have cost?"

"It's not about the money," replied Gerald. "It's just a nice surprise. I never expected to get anything out of helping Ms. Craw, and this kind of unexpected gift has nothing to do with the price. Besides, I'm not being overly grateful. I'm just happy."

He was baffled. All he had done was say a simple thank you, hoping that Luca might help him again in the future. Why did Hera exaggerate it so much?

Hera shifted in her seat and frowned. "Fine, I just made a comment. Do you really need to argue with me over every little thing?

"Besides, I already said I wanted to give you something to thank you for taking care of me these past few days, but you refused. It makes me feel like you're looking down on me."

Gerald frowned and explained, "Believe me or not, it's not about looking down on you. It's just that luxury goods don't mean anything to me. I don't care about luxury brands, only cigarettes. And you're using the boss' money to buy me gifts. What do you think he'd say if he found out?"

Hera was stunned for a moment.

He continued, "So, Ms. Sanchez, I appreciate the thought, but I don't want to cause trouble. Thanks, but no thanks."

Then, he grabbed his cigarettes and headed upstairs.

quite figure

small change. He could accept that without feeling

actually spend it. If getting rich meant putting his life

as she watched him leave, then stomped her

upstairs, he noticed Luca standing by the second-floor staircase. Surprised, he asked, "Ms. Craw, weren't you

Luca glanced toward the balcony. The glass door was shut, so she could

stood there

got it." Gerald followed her gaze and saw Shanks standing on the

hand and asked, "Ms. Sanchez wanted to give you

accept that? If I did, I'd probably

certain possibility, and nodded. "Yeah,

I might not even live long enough to enjoy it," said Gerald. Then, he added, "Ms. Craw, please wait here. I'm going

"Alright." Luca nodded.

back to

his call and walked inside. His

I'd like to ask you about," Luca said directly, skipping

Shanks glanced at Hera, who was walking up the stairs, then turned away without saying anything

noticed Hera too but did not acknowledge her. Instead,

a pang of

to her, he was cold and indifferent, barely speaking a word. She was annoyed and frustrated, but there was nothing she could do about

Luca closed the door, Shanks asked, "How's that friend

for years. Her skin has always been dark since childhood, but after moving to A City, the change in environment and lack of exposure to the toxin allowed her body to slowly detoxify, and her skin started becoming

this summer, when she went back home, within just a

condition, so they increased the dosage. Now, her skin has gotten worse. She has developed sores all over her face, and they look like toxic

speaking, Luca patiently waited for Shanks to review the medical