Chapter 222

Rejected by Weston, Elbert grew anxious.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally clenched his jaw and gave in.

"All right. I apologize."

As soon as he spoke, Elbert turned to Citrine with a smile, his attitude a complete reversal from before.

He softened his tone and said, "Young lady, I was wrong to accuse you earlier. Let me offer you a sincere apology."

Elbert finished, still smiling, his eyes fixed on Citrine.

It wasn't long before Citrine spoke up, and Elbert's face immediately changed.

She let out a short, scornful laugh, a hint of mockery in her eyes. "Are you really apologizing, Elbert? Or is it just because you want this pill?"

raised her hand, letting the small capsule roll between her fingers, watching

room fell silent, and all

face drained of

into a laugh. "Relax, Elbert. I'm just

I offered you this as a birthday gift before, you refused it outright. A man of

up and keeping quiet,

of your grandfather's. I'm desperate this pill is my last hope. For your grandfather's sake, could you give it to

sell it! Name

the hands of a girl young enough to be his granddaughter, and he had no choice

just maybe, Citrine would agree—if not for his

was swift and firm.

cool and even. "This was meant to be a birthday gift for you. You were the one who turned it down. Why should I sell it to you now? Besides, whether I gift

"I'm sorry, Elbert, but I just don't feel that connection with

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