"You'd better deal with him quickly. Who knows what strings he might pull with the Swift Clan to ss with your business."
Ellie heaved a sigh of exhaustion.
She had repeatedly declined that person's invitation, but he still kept pestering her. If not for her business, she might have already beaten the crap out of him.
Therefore, she could only roll her eyes at her best friend's teasing remarks.
"Do you need my help?" Valyn asked in all seriousness, void of her usual playfulness.
Ellie felt warmth in her heart when she heard the offer. Despite their usual banter, she was truly glad to have a best friend like Valyn, especially in situations like this.
Nevertheless, she acted the opposite, despite being touched within her heart.
"Hmph, I still have enough strength to protect myself. I don't need help from a bitch like you!"
Once again, Valyn broke her usual innocent character and raised her voice.
"W-What did you just say, you bitch? Keep calling a bitch, and you'll be dead!"
"Hmph, I want to see you try," Ellie dared.
However, when Valyn was just about to retort, the room suddenly swung heavily open before an arrogant male voice drew their attention.
"I apologize for the intrusion, but I can't wait any longer to see you, Miss Vancord."
Hearing the man's voice, Ellie's expression instantly darkened, as Vincent and Valyn turned their heads to the owner of the voice.
It was a good-looking man in his early twenties. His brown hair was brushed upward, and he stood 6 feet 2 inches tall.
He had a good physique, fair skin, and wore expensive equipnt. On his flank were two rough-looking n standing expressionless in silence.
He was the Young Master of the Boltor Clan, Clark Boltor.
Still wearing a dark expression, Ellie addressed the man. "Young Master Boltor, I don't think I gave you permission to enter my room."
At this mont, the female staff mber she had ordered to bring Young Master Boltor to the VIP room arrived late, flustered.
"L-Lady Boss, I—"
Ellie glanced at the woman.
"It's alright, Tina. You can go back and continue your work."
"T-Thank you, Lady Boss."
Tina bowed apologetically before quickly leaving.
Once Tina left, Ellie snapped back at the Young Master Boltor, who was smiling smugly.
"Please, don't get mad at , Ellie. I just really cannot wait to see you."
Although apologetic, his eyes and expression betrayed everything he had said. Furthermore, he switched the way he addressed her, making Ellie even more displeased.
With tightly furrowed brows, Ellie responded in a cold voice, "We are not that close for you to address casually, Young Master Boltor."
At this mont, Clark finally scanned the room. His brows furrowed for a mont when he saw Vincent, then shifted to subtle surprise when his eyes caught sight of the innocent beauty, Valyn.
In the next second, he placed his right arm on his chest, took a practiced bow, and introduced himself in the most noble way he could.
"I apologize for the sudden intrusion. I didn't know Ellie had guests. Let introduce myself. My na is Clark Boltor, the sole heir of the Boltor Family. And who might these distinguished guests be?"
"Valyn."
"Vincent."
Valyn and Vincent curtly replied.
Clark's lips subtly twitched, displeased at their curt response, but he didn't show it. He kept his smile and addressed Valyn.
"So, it's Miss Valyn. It's my pleasure to et a beautiful woman like you on this chaotic day. You must be one of Ellie's friends. A beautiful woman like you only deserves beautiful people around her..."
Clark continued blabbering, obviously ignoring Vincent. Explore more at empire
After a while, Clark finally moved his attention to Ellie.
"Ellie, have you already carefully considered your answer to my invitation?"
"Young Master Boltor, I already told you many tis. I am not joining your clan. You should understand, with your stature, that I'm declining your invitation."
"Why? Is there sothing you don't like about the benefits? Are they lacking? You can tell if you have any conditions, and I'll consider them."
"No. Please leave, Young Master Boltor. You are ruining my ti with my guests." Ellie had already thrown away the pretense she had.
She was clearly displeased by Clark's behavior.
The mont Clark heard that, his expression imdiately darkened with displeasure.
"Ellie, are you sure about your decision?"
"I am sure, and please stop addressing so casually."
"Are you sure you won't regret it?"
"What do you an by that? Are you threatening ?"
"No, no. I wouldn't dare threaten you, but if soone were to decline my invitation again, I might say sothing to the Swift Clan. Soone might lose her business." Clark's words carried an indirect threat.
Ellie's expression darkened further.
Despite Clark's casual tone, she could sense the nace beneath his words, causing her to fall silent.
As much as she hated to admit it, Clark had the connections to make good on his threat. But even so, she would not sell herself out of fear of losing her business.
Her only concern was for her staff, who treated their work as their livelihood. If she lost her business, they would lose their jobs.
Nevertheless, she would never join the Boltor Clan. Not because the benefits were bad, but because she could already see Clark's sinister intentions.
The way he looked at her—and at Valyn, even though he quickly hid it—did not sit well with her.
There was no good in having a connection with a lecherous person like him.
At this mont, Vincent could no longer hold himself back and let out a soft chuckle, which imdiately drew Clark's attention.
"Is there sothing funny about what I said?" Clark asked, displeased.
Vincent feigned surprise before laughing awkwardly.
"Haha, no, Young Master Boltor. I just rembered sothing funny from a novel I read. It's about a toad chasing a swan."
So, it's real. I thought those authors were just making cringe dialogues, but those words were actually said by this young master, Vincent thought, laughing in his mind.
Despite Vincent's excuse, Clark still felt displeased for so reason.
Even more so when Valyn followed with a chuckle.
"Haha, that's right. I also used to read sothing like that when I was a kid. The toad was so ridiculous!" Valyn added.
At this mont, Ellie already realized that Vincent and Valyn were not talking about the toad but about Clark instead, forcing her to stifle a chuckle.
anwhile, Clark was at a loss. He couldn't understand what they were talking about, but he was clearly displeased.
One of the rough-looking n behind him approached and whispered sothing into his ear.
Clark's expression darkened as his face turned red with anger.
"You bastard!"
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