Chapter 900
Chapter 899:
“I’m sorry,” Cole said, his tone earnest.
Elliana’s lips curved into a smile as she held out her hand playfully. “Pay up p>
Cole chuckled and said, “Miss Campbell, you’re really greedy. You want me to pay just because I got in your way while trying to help p>
“It’s not a fee for wasting my time. It’s for the medicine,” Elliana answered, her tone sharp, like a hard-nosed merchant closing a deal.
“For the medicine?” Cole muttered to himself, still unsure what she meant.
“Mr. Evans, you may have been a hindrance, but I do recognize your effort,” Elliana said, twisting the logic to suit herself. “Against such a dangerous crowd, your stepping in showed you cared about me. Demanding payment for that would be ungrateful. But I used rare medicine to save you, and covering its cost is the least you could do, don’t you think p>
Cole paused to consider, then asked, “What kind of medicine are you talking about? And how much is it worth p>
Without batting an eye, Elliana said, “It was VoxSalutis, a creation of Milena. Surely you’ve heard of it, Mr. Evans. When you collapsed and nearly died from that crushing headache, I used VoxSalutis to keep you alive p>
Her words were not a lie. VoxSalutis was so rare that money alone could never guarantee its purchase.
Even though Cole hadn’t witnessed her administering it, he decided to take her word. He didn’t question where she had obtained it. Instead, he simply accepted her claim and agreed to pay the price. “Then tell me, how much?” Cole asked in a low voice.
Keeping her tone measured, Elliana said, “You know VoxSalutis is priceless. Even with endless money, it’s nearly impossible to obtain. It took me great effort just to secure one dose p>
“Would a hundred million dollars cover it?” Cole asked without hesitation.
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Elliana blinked, caught off guard by his generosity. She hadn’t expected him to open with such an extravagant sum. Seeing how eager he was to flaunt his wealth, she chose to play along. A slow smile tugged at her lips as she answered, “No p>
Cole raised an eyebrow, a playful smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. Lilah’s suggestion of a hundred million dollars for a single dose of VoxSalutis seemed almost casual, as if she was throwing out pocket change. It was clear she was testing him, playing her own game.
Elliana observed Cole carefully. The lack of annoyance on his face intrigued her, leaving her with an unexpected sense of satisfaction. She had dared him, pushing the limits of their dynamic. His reaction—or rather, his lack of one—revealed that, despite everything, she was starting to draw him in again. What she couldn’t quite figure out, however, was how deep his feelings for her truly ran. Did he still love her with the same intensity as before, the kind that once consumed him?
Even though Cole couldn’t remember their history, he picked up on her little challenges. To his surprise, he found himself amused. If she was testing his affection, he had no problem showing her just how much he cared. Tired of the verbal back-and-forth, he silently retrieved a blank check, quickly scribbled his signature, and handed it to her.
“Ms. Campbell,” he said, his voice calm and inviting, “write down any amount you think is fair p>
Elliana accepted the check, real surprise flashing across her face. She didn’t immediately reach for a pen. Instead, she met his gaze. “You’re saying I can write whatever amount I want p>