Chapter 498

"What do you want me to cooperate with?"

"I want you to pretend to be Henry's girlfriend."

Layla was taken aback. "Didn't you tell me that he comes from a poor family and that his persona was fake? Plus, he's disgusting in private. How could I possibly date him?"

"I told you to pretend to date him," Sage reiterated. "You don't actually have to date him. Just show up when I need you to. Go about your day as usual. He won't bother you."

Sage feared that Ivy would find other ways to deal with Layla if she didn't cooperate with Henry.

Instead of leaving Layla in danger, it was probably better to fulfill Ivy's wishes. Layla would be in the clear once Ivy brought about her own downfall. It would be a long-term solution.

"How'd you get involved with Henry? What's going on?" Layla asked with a frown.

Sage couldn't explain everything to Layla right away, but she wouldn't be able to convince Layla to do as she said if she didn't say a thing.

Besides, Layla was already 20 years old. It