Chapter 27 - Are You A Philanderer? (1) (2/2)
She placed extra emphasis on the word “please”, and her heart pounded in anticipation for his reply. Concern flitted on Carlisle face before it eased into something gentler.
“Still…”
“Caril, please.”
Elena held her hands in a begging gesture.
“…Kgg.”
Carlisle’s sudden snort of laughter caused Elena’s eyes to widen. She thought she may have been outwitted.
“I’d like to tease you more, but you would likely get upset if I go further.”
Elena clenched her teeth but spoke in a cool voice.
“You play with people.”
“No, I’m afraid I’ll want to do whatever you ask me. You may be more dangerous than I thought. “
“If you really want to do me a favor, just agree to this.”
“I told you, no. I can’t allow you be in danger.”
Elena was starting to become impatient with Carlisle’s attitude. She had been holding back so far.
“The first woman to marry you takes the risk of being unhappy. Would it be so bad if you can allow me this much?”
“You’re saying I benefit more than you in this marriage?”
“Yes.”
“Perhaps. But it was you, not me, who wanted this wedding. Don’t forget it was you who came to me that day.”
She had tried to appeal to his heart, but it did not work. If there was no answer to charm and compassion, then the only way left was to negotiate at a reasonable price. With no idea if it was going to work, Elena played her hand.
“If you give me this condition, I’ll do one thing you want in the future.”
“….Anything?”
“Yes. Except for murder or anything else immoral.”
Carlisle’s finger started stroking his sharp chin.
She must have attracted his attention more than she thought. She hoped it was enough. Carlisle had nothing to lose. She didn’t know all the variables that changed in this future, but it would be better that not acting as his knight.
“…All right. Just don’t stay far from me.”
“Yes. I’ll keep as close as possible.”
She quickly put a fifth condition on paper before he could change his mind.
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5. Allow Elena Blaise to hide her identity every night and act as a knight. In exchange, she will do one thing for Caril.
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As he watched the letters being written on the paper, Carlisle murmured to himself.
“…The cost is high for this insurance.”
So many things large and small had been added.