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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-

him off, turning sharply

video… Elysia

and grabbed a quick shot of the

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an eyebrow. “Why

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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 me

phone to Elena but didn’t show any interest in

hand still hanging in the air, but she didn’t

to need

it

again, and I’m in a good mood, maybe I’ll tell

Elena fade into the distance and run

over. “Elysia.

looked at her and smiled. “Do you need a ride

head. Thanks, but I know the way. Elysia, maybe you should give me your contact info,

Elysia took the

and paper

pen

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

it safe,”

of sight, Yuna stepped out

handed her the necklace, her voice calm. “Make sure to give Lucas a

“Yes, Ms. Rosewood.”

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

a proper welcome. Please forgive me,” Lucas greeted Yuna with a big, hearty

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

fer me? Could it be about medicine! If so, I’d

one’s status, if the owner

me fanie and fortune, But what have we done to deserve such a

deal is

from her assistant and banded

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

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the necklace, and sure 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 figure out how it ended up

tell me the price?” Yuna asked

where this necklace came from?

young lady offended my boss, and this necklace is

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