Chapter 35: The Betting Comes

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But Michelle's reminder worked. So that evening, I waited for Layla to arrive.

Eduardo drove her to Golden Mansion and only said 'Hi' to us and left. He still did not stay in the house. It was really inconvenient for him to go back and forth like this. Well, I don't know what that man was thinking.

But seeing them together made me realize that Kane's progress with Layla was so slow- ah no- there was no progress at all. I should start making plans about it. Or else Layla would be completely taken away.

"You are still awake?" Layla put down her belongings as she massaged her shoulder.

"Did Eduardo make you do manual labor?"

"Nah. It's just that I don't do anything all day but sit up straight. I am more used to moving around so much."

I raised my eyebrow. It seemed that Layla was working diligently even though she was only sitting up straight.

"By the way, make time for me tomorrow," I said.

Layla's eyes lit up. "Are you finally going to treat me?"

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Layla pouted a