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

glance with Josiah, only to see the man

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

since they had already made so much progress, she couldn’t possibly let their efforts go to

hadn’t done anything excessive. At the very least, he had given her a choice instead of resorting to force.

various reasons and feeling that she could somewhat trust the man before

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We Cannot Waste Our

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hesitate hy longer. She opened her bag

this medicine, she said before placing the brown medication packet on the table and sliding it toward the man opposite her.

casually took the brown packet of medicine and opened it. A flash of astonishment instantly thekered in his eyes, but it vanished as quickly as it had appeared..

of surprise and had a pretty good idea of what

closed the medicine packet annarrowed his eyes. “Why are you investigating this?” he asked. “Does it

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

help but chuckle. “Oh, it has everything to do with me. If I’m not mistaken, 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

hearing that. Septimus looked visibly relieved.

again, he

how it is, huh?” he replied with a smile. “Okay

“But what?”

to lend a hand easily, especially when I know nothing about you. It wouldn’t be right for me to help you like this

aback, Madelyn smiled calmly. She had always known that the man would

spoke up. “I heard that someone sabotaged the security system of the black market a few days ago. Isn’t

felt a chill run down his spine.