“See? My boss loves talents like you. You’re a lifesaver, so just consider joining our organization. My boss will treat you well.”
Bonnie glanced at Ivor teasingly. “I think my organization also needs talents like your boss. Why don’t you tell him to join me instead? I can assure you I won’t mistreat him.”
Yasmine barely heard what “Bonnie” said but instinctively wanted to agree, “Okay, my boss will join your—”
She froze when she realized something was wrong. She then glanced at Ivor and met his deadly stare. Yasmine’s heart raced with panic as she looked away.
Meanwhile, Bonnie felt delighted. She smiled and said slyly, “Why stop there?”
“Th-that doesn’t count!” Yasmine looked around shyly. “However, I can decide for myself. If you want me to join your organization, I—”
Ivor predicted what she was about to say. He frowned and interrupted, “Yasmine! Stop screwing around!”
She shrugged and avoided looking at him. She could only mutter, “Well, you’ve always thought I was annoying. You should be happy now that I want to join my savior’s organization, right? I’m considering your interests here.”
Ivor felt a headache coming on as he glared at Yasmine. “That’s enough! Stop muttering under your breath! I can hear you, y’know.”
Although she pouted to express her dissatisfaction, she knew Ivor was genuinely angry.
Ivor withdrew his gaze from Yasmine and looked at Bonnie, saying, “Since we’ve clarified everything, we’ll leave. Once you’ve arranged everything, please inform me, and I’ll cooperate fully.”
Bonnie casually sipped her tea and said, “No problem. Still, I’ll welcome Yasmine with open arms if she wants to join my organization. We need someone as skilled as her in hypnosis. If she accepts, she’ll be a considerable asset to my organization.”
Ivor responded dryly, “Yasmine was joking earlier.”
‘After investing so much in her, I can’t just let her go.’
Bonnie chuckled and glanced at Yasmine, asking, “So? Were you joking, Yasmine?”
The latter was about to reply when she noticed Ivor glaring daggers at her.
‘If I disobey Mr. Ivor again, he might get angry and kick me out. Forget it. I can be flexible. It’s better to placate him first. As for joining my savior’s organization, I’ll consider it later.’
With that in mind, Yasmine smiled awkwardly at Bonnie. “Y-Yeah, I was joking. After all, I’m incredibly loyal to my boss and will do anything for him. How can I betray him and join your organization?”
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