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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-

cut him off, turning

Elysia

to pass by the restroom and grabbed a quick shot of the scene.

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eyebrow. “Why are

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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

the phone to Elena but didn’t show any interest in the USB stick. “I don’t take

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

to need

it

I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll tell you why I’m helping

into the distance and run

over. “Elysia.

looked at her and smiled. “Do you

me your contact info, so I can find you if I want to see you

Elysia took the

and paper

pen

wrote down her number, and handed it back. “Don’t lose it this

keep it safe,” Alice promised.

stepped out from behind and said,

nodded and handed her the necklace, her voice

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.”

and her team arrived at the Hayes residence, Lucas was truly surprised. It was his first time being visited by Arcanum–House, and he felt

Lucas greeted Yuna

for formalities. We’re here today

me? Could it be about medicine! If so,

doesn’t deal with just anyon No matter how high one’s status, if the owner of Arcanunt House doesn’t like him, he’s outta

that could bring me fanie and fortune, But what have we done to deserve such a golden

is it? Lacas

box from her assistant

and tame your price.

Qce inside ant this the birthday gift I gave

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enough, there were the tiny letters “SW” engraved on the clasp–it was definitely the one he’d given to Selena. But he couldn’t

tell me the price?”

Ward, may I ask where

offended my boss, and this necklace is her way of making up for it.”

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