The boy's sarcastic response rendered Bianca speechless. She had always thought that kids in the mountains were sheltered and innocent. But this boy appeared as cunning as a fox from deep in the hills, with sharp eyes that noticed everything.

Bianca took a deep breath and bravely asked, "Could you please give up your seat for me?"

"What did you say?" The boy frowned.

Bianca lowered her voice and implored, "I know it's not a pleasant request, but can you do me a favor? You won't lose out, either. I can take good care of you when we get to Centrolis!"

"Take care of me?" The boy raised an eyebrow. "With money?"

Bianca smiled, satisfied that her expectations were met. 'Children from the mountains often have no concept of money. It all comes down to that,' she thought.

"Of course!" she declared confidently. "I'll give you a substantial amount, enough for you to live a privileged life in Centrolis!"

"How much is 'substantial'?"

"Um, it's..."

have ten

boy's question caught

million isn't much for you rich folks, right? You said you'd give me a lot of money. Is

him to say that, nor did she think there would be such a worldly child from the mountains. Ten million might not be much, but she believed these mountain children had no concept of wealth. They had lived hand-to-mouth for generations,

The boy approached her, his tone intentionally mocking. "Didn't you want

"You..."

it is, then I won't switch!" The boy pouted and gazed up at the

you'll get the best care in Centrolis! It's a big international city and the cost of living and housing... Well, it's beyond

stood

he looked like a strange creature, giving Bianca an eerie

"What's your last name?"

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