Thinking back, he really has more flaws than merits.
"Alright, I promise you."
Maxwell Saxon's deep voice sounded a bit forlorn: "I won't touch him, as long as you keep your word."
"Alright, then it's a deal between us." Scarlett Yates deliberately used the word "deal" to mock him.
As expected, Maxwell Saxon fell silent once more.
"If you have nothing else, I..."
"Accompany me shopping."
"Now?"
"Hmm."
"If you don't want to go, then I'll head to the hospital to check on Matthew. I heard his leg's cast can be removed today..."
Scarlett Yates took a deep breath, bit her lip, and said through gritted teeth, "I promise you."
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An hour later.
The largest jewelry store in the city center.
"Sir, Miss, welcome." The shop assistant greeted warmly, her shrewd eyes assessing the two, her attitude exceedingly attentive, with a smile plastered on her face, "Sir, Miss, please step inside. May I ask what you are looking to select?"
