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Elysia nodded, and Alice jumped up in delight.

“Elysia, familiar voice called out from behind. Elysia turned to see Elena approaching.

“Who is she?” Alice asked, peering up at Elysia.

“A friend of mine, Elysia replied and then turned to Elena with a smile. “I thought you had already left.

As they talked, Elena noticed Alice and couldn’t help but ask, “When did you pick up a little one?”

Alice frowned. “I’m not

not a kid!”

“Quite the little firecracker, huh?” Elena teased with a grin.

“Hmph!” Alice turned her head away defiantly.

“Alright, stop teasing her. I met this young lady just now,” Elysia said.

Elena nodded, her expression turning serious. I have a gift for you.”

What kind of gin

Elena didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she looked at Alice, her tone surprisingly gentle. “Kid, can you give us a moment? I need to talk with her,”

Alice glanced at Elysia, who nodded, and reluctantly said, “Okay. She moved a few steps away, still keeping an eye on them. “Here you go,” Elena said, handing Elysia a phone.

Elysia took it, puzzled. “What’s this?”

“A gift

The phone was playing a video featuring Emma and the waiter who had bumped into Elysia, Emma looked furious. If you

and let her notice, I wouldn’t be in this awkward situation. How dare you still ask me for the rest of the hadn’t messed

payment?”

up

The waiter retorted, “I was careful, I swear! Maybe she just figured it out by accident. It’s really not my fault. I did what you asked, and I really need this money. My mom needs it to save her life,”

Emma scoffed, “Why should I care if your mom’s life depends on this money? Since you didn’t get the job done, you have no right to talk to me about cash.”

The waiter tried to say more. “Ms. Rosewood-

off, turning sharply and walkingway.

video… Elysia began,

I happened to pass by the restroom and grabbed a

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eyebrow. “Why are you helping me?”

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real reason, Elena replied, pulling a USB stick from her pocket and handing it to Elysia. “It’s a backup of the video. You might find it useful. And I think you can give my phone back to

handed the phone to Elena but didn’t show any interest in the USB stick.

froze for a moment with her hand still hanging in the air, but she didn’t pull it back. Just take it. You’re

to need

it

her hand. “If we meet again, and I’m in a

into the

over. “Elysia.

smiled. “Do

Thanks, but I know the way. Elysia, maybe you should give me your contact info, so I can find you if I

Elysia took the

and paper

pen

and handed it back. “Don’t lose it this

it safe,” Alice promised.

Alice was out of sight, Yuna stepped out

voice calm. “Make sure to

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.”

was truly surprised. It was his first time being visited by Arcanum–House, and he

me,” Lucas greeted Yuna with a big, hearty laugh and a

her hand, her voice cold. “Mr. Hayes, no need for formalities. We’re here

Could it be about

status, if the owner of Arcanunt House doesn’t like him,

to talk business about medicine with that could bring me fanie and fortune, But what have we done to

deal is it?

from her

tame your price.

Qce inside ant this the birthday gift

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the clasp–it was definitely the one he’d given to Selena. But he couldn’t figure

you tell me the

I ask where this necklace

my boss, and this necklace is her way of

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