The masked man laughed. “A hundred and fifty grand? You’re just a woman whom we found drifting in the sea. You don’t have a hundred and fifty grand.”

Elspeth said loudly, “But I do. I am the president of Azure Corporation.”

The masked men froze. Even they had heard of Azure’s fame, and rumors said that their president was a young lady named Elspeth.

“That’s me. I’m Elspeth.”

The masked man paled. “Y-You’re Elspeth?”

“Yes. Now you know I can afford the ransom.” Elspeth looked at the masked man with fury in her eyes.

“Fine. I do. I lost.” The masked man tossed his weapon away in dejection. His men surrendered as well and came over to Elspeth.

Elspeth forgave the masked man on Elias’ behalf, though he would be locked in his room for three days and subjected to constant surveillance.

The crisis was solved, but Elspeth shrugged it off easily, and she yawned. “Here, sit with me, Elias.”

Elias kept his silence the whole time, but he was staring at Elspeth with a smile. “Of course.” So, she’s Elspeth. No wonder Irving wants to be her godfather. I like her too.

“You must know who I am at this point,” said Elias.

“That’s my line.” Elspeth popped some meat into her mouth. It’s okay, but it needs to be cooked more.

goddaughter.” Elias didn’t eat. Instead, he crossed his arms and rubbed his chin

Elspeth answered absentmindedly. Her eyes were glued to the food, deciding on what to

hopped off first. He ordered his men to move the cargo to the port. Elspeth looked around for a moment and hopped off as well. Elias

no money, and

chin again. “True. You lost all your

to

come to my place, then? Dad’s there.” Okay, this is an opportunity. “He has been dying to see you, but you didn’t have time.

but Elspeth felt a shudder down her spine for some reason. Yet she had no other place to go, so she agreed

a call, and half an hour later, a Lincoln limousine came to pick them up. Elspeth’s

the limousine, and then got in the car. “Get in. Don’t just

car was a small

and got

made of gold, and now wine glasses

Peculiar? She’s probably kidding. “I

was

“If my dad knows you didn’t mean what

to cry? Why? Just then, the limousine came to a stop before a

of the car and opened the

does love his

to the villa’s front door, but before he could open the door, someone flung it open, revealing a familiar face behind it. “Elspeth. You’re finally here. So, tell me, what brings

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