Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 238 We Cannot Waste Our Efforts

Madelyn’s eyes lit up in an instant. “Really?”

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That said, she also knew there was no such thing as a free lunch, so she quickly composed herself before continuing. “State your terms, then. Don’t worry, I won take your information for nothing”

To her surprise, Septimus laughed and casually tossed is cards onto the table. “Terms? You’re not even qualified to negotiate with me.”

“So, what do you want?”

“I’ve never said I wanted anything in particular,” the man said smilingly. “I’m simply interested in you and want to lend a hand. As for the terms and conditions, I let you know when I’ve thought of them.

Upon hearing that. Septimus‘ subordinates displayed.stle changes in their expressions.

Their boss had never treated a woman like that before, so there was no doubt that Madelyn had truly piqued his interest!

“That won’t do, Madelyn retorted, throwing her cards down defiantly. “You need to lay out the terms first. What if you wanted me to do something heinous like murder? There’s no way I’ll be a part of that.”

“Do you honestly think I’d do such a thing?” Septimus scoffed, his tone full of disdain.

“Well, who knows? You can’t judge a book by its cover. Some people may appear kind and respectable, only to reveal themselves as wolves in sheep’s clothing, Madelyn answered. Despite the smile tugging at her lips, there was no mistaking the distrust in her eyes

“Hey woman, you’d better watch your words when speaking to Mr. Septimus!” one of Septimus‘ loyal subordinates bellowed, ready to charge at Madelyn.

Fortunately, Septimus shouted at him just in time to stop him in his tracks.

With that, Septimus had no choice but to clear his throat and continue, “Miss, I assure you that I have no ulterior motives. My only wish is to befriend you. Isn’t it perfectly normal for friends to help each other? Moreover, I promise I’ll never ask you to do anything immoral.”

sincere and added an inexplicable sense of credibility.

to say, Madelyn seemed somewhat swayed. She exchanged a knowing glance with Josiah, only to

expose Eunice’s true colors if she didn’t get

her goals, and since they had already made so much

tailing her, which was rather off–putting, he hadn’t done anything excessive. At the very least, he had given her a

reasons and feeling that she could somewhat trust the man before her,

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hesitate hy longer. She opened her bag and promptly

to help me see if you recognize this medicine, she said before placing the brown medication packet on the table and sliding it

of medicine and opened it. A flash of astonishment instantly thekered in his eyes, but it

had a pretty good idea of what the man knew. The medicine must have originated from

eyes. “Why are you investigating this?” he asked. “Does it have anything to do

become noticeably more cautious, as though he were guarding against Madelyn

you’re also aware that this is an illegal drug, right? The reason I’m investigating it is because someone obtained this drug from the black market and harmed my loved one! I believe anyone in my position wouldn’t just stand by and watch their loved ones

Septimus

it seemed he had been overthinking. Then again, he also realized that

how it is, huh?” he replied with a smile. “Okay I can help you, but…”

“But what?”

had earlier was for me to provide you with information. You now want me to go ont of my way for you, which wasn’t part of our deal. Even though we’re friends, I’m not one to lend a hand easily, especially when I know nothing about you. It wouldn’t be right for me to help

always known that the man would never help her without expecting something in return.

“I heard that someone sabotaged the security system of the black market a

Septimus felt a chill