Chapter 418
Chapter 418:
Jason shot her a dry, incredulous look. “Why not just go rob a bank while you’re at it?”
He was astonished by her audacity in demanding such a hefty amount. What kind of pill could possibly cost that much? Even if it was wrapped in gold, it wouldn’t come close.
Elliana shrugged, completely unfazed. “My husband’s the wealthiest man around. If I needed cash, I’d just ask him. I don’t have to resort to robbing banks. I treated you, so you pay up. That’s how it works. And don’t forget, this isn’t some off-the-shelf remedy. Additionally, I have already offered you the family discount. Anyone else would pay twice as much, if they even got a shot at this pill at all.”
Cole couldn’t help but chuckle at her bluntness toward Jason. “If Elliana says you owe her, you owe her. Don’t waste your breath arguing.”
Jason could only stare at Cole, lost for words. He’d never seen anyone indulge his wife this much.
To Jason, it felt like Elliana was blatantly overcharging him, and yet, instead of stepping in, Cole was happily backing her up. If anything, this only made Jason more determined to drive Elliana out of the Evans family for good. Cole’s excessive indulgence of his unremarkable wife was puzzling to everyone around him. Clearly, someone needed to rescue him from his misguided feelings.
“Lanny, bring me my checkbook,” Jason said to his assistant without further complaint. Updates are released by
Lanny hurried over and handed it to him.
Jason quickly scribbled his signature across a check for ten million and then passed it to Elliana without so much as a glance. Although he felt Elliana was overcharging him, he was willing to give her the ten million as compensation for when he would expel her from the Evans family. Without hesitation, Elliana took the check and slipped it into her pocket.
Then, out of the blue, Cole asked, “By the way, Jason, do you need my help dealing with Lexi from the Star Society?”
Upon hearing Cole’s words, Elliana froze momentarily, feeling a sudden rush of nervousness. If Cole got involved in her conflict with Jason, it could blow her cover. Her secret identity as Lexi might not hold up under scrutiny. After all, now that they were married, Cole wouldn’t need much effort to start connecting the dots once he suspected her.
– 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝖘𝖊𝖊𝖓 𝗶𝗻
Jason responded calmly, “No need for you to get involved, Cole. This is between the Moonveil and Star Society—it’s better if the Evans family stays out of it.”
Cole nodded. “Your call. But if you ever need help, I’m just a message away.”
Elliana quietly exhaled, relieved that Jason had drawn a line. He was keeping Cole out of it—for now.
While they spoke, Charlie checked Jason’s condition again and exclaimed, “His internal bleeding has actually stopped! Mrs. Evans’ pill… It’s like a miracle cure! I’ve never seen anything work so fast!” Jason turned to Elliana in quiet awe. He hadn’t expected her to be capable of something so impressive.
Cole, on the other hand, looked pleased. His wife never failed to amaze him.
Elliana gave a small shrug and tossed a box of pills to Jason. “Get some rest. Take one pill a day until they’re gone.” Jason accepted them gratefully. “Thank you.”
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