"However, Ms. Wiley." Ian's voice rang once more, interrupting my train of thought. "I have to remind you that this place isn't safe.
"I heard that there are people trying to locate this art gallery all these years but to no avail. There were also people that had met their demise because of this."
I lifted my head and met Ian's eyes. I sensed concern and care in his words. I didn't know what his purpose was for doing all of these, but he quickly made his intentions clear.
"Of course, these are just ordinary people, so it would be impossible for them to find what they want. However, if you work with me, I can make sure that you find it."
This cunning, old fox had finally revealed its tail. He was now starting to name his terms.
"If you leave me grandson alone, go far, far away, and promise to not meet him ever again in this life, I can give you enough money for your whole life and help you find this art gallery. In this art gallery, many masterpieces in their collection could give you a very comfortable life."
Jack couldn't wait to sell me for profit at that time, so it was impossible for such a great thing to be freely available.
I scoffed coldly. I had my suspicions that he was deliberately lying to me, but no matter what it was, he was still a very despicable man.
"Your terms are very alluring, however, my purpose of finding this art gallery isn't just to satisfy my materialistic desires," I said with determination as I looked straight at him. I refused to lose myself in this complicated transaction.
If there was still no end yet between mine and Ethan's web of emotional entanglement, why would I give it all up just for money?
If I could back out like this just for some money, I was truly incapable.
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