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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 sharply

Elysia

explained. I happened to pass by the restroom and grabbed a quick shot of the scene. So, do you like this gif

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eyebrow. “Why are

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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 me now.”

in the USB stick. “I don’t take favors without

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

to need

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.

fade into the distance

over. “Elysia.

and smiled. “Do you need a

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

Alice, wrote down her number, and handed it back.

keep it safe,” Alice promised.

sight, Yuna stepped out from behind and

her voice calm. “Make sure to give

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.”

Hayes residence, Lucas was truly surprised. It was his first time

a proper welcome. Please forgive me,” Lucas

cold. “Mr. Hayes, no need for formalities. We’re here today to discuss a deal with you.”

kind of deal could Arcanum House fer me? Could it be about medicine! If so, I’d be hitting the

if the

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

deal is it? Lacas asked

wood–colored box from her assistant

and tame your

accepted the box and was 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 have an

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the clasp–it was definitely the one he’d

tell me the price?”

I ask where this

lady offended my boss, and this necklace is her way

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