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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.

Elysia began,

grabbed a quick shot of

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raised an eyebrow. “Why

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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

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

air, but she didn’t pull it back. Just take

to need

it

Elena pushed it into her hand. “If we meet again, and I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll tell you why I’m helping you.

Elena fade into the distance

over. “Elysia.

her and smiled. “Do you need a

but I know the way. Elysia, maybe you should give me your

Elysia took the

and paper

pen

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

keep it safe,”

Alice was out of sight, Yuna stepped out from behind and said, “Ms.

her voice calm. “Make sure to

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.”

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

not giving you a proper welcome. Please forgive me,” Lucas

cold. “Mr. Hayes, no need for formalities. We’re

Arcanum House fer me? Could it

Arcanum House doesn’t deal with just anyon No matter how high one’s status, if the owner of

with that could bring me fanie and fortune, But what have we done to deserve

kind of deal is it? Lacas asked cautiously.

from her

“Check and tame your

surprised to see the Azure Qce inside ant this the birthday gift I gave to Selena it’s a unique piece, to how did Ananum House

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on the clasp–it was definitely the one

can you tell me the price?”

may I ask where this

this necklace is her way of making up for it.”

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