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C9

Heart quickly followed Vandros into the office the moment Silvana left. She entered, seemingly casual, but her heart was pounding.

“What does Ella need?” she asked the man. She didn’t want to seem nosy in Lux’s business, but she just wanted to know what the waitress needed. Trying not to be paranoid, she couldn’t help it, especially since Ella was beautiful. Silvana’s words triggered her memories, and everything that happened before rushed back.

“She’s asking for help with the pawn for the rice field that’s up for auction,” Vandros explained. Heart’s lips tightened at his curt response.

“What help can she get?” she asked, her tone sharp.

Vandros closed his mouth quickly as a response.

“Answer my question. What kind of help are you offering? Call your boss and ask him, and as for Ella you’re going to sell her to Lux…” She paused, her eyes welling up with jealousy.

“No…” Vandros interrupted right away, looking alarmed, “It’s nothing, Heart. You know my friend loves you dearly. Ell