Chapter 199

There it was.

Eric gave a slight nod. “Understood.”

He paused for a moment, then added, “This isn’t sustainable, though. You should consider leaving Galant soon.”

Hadley’s expression hardened, but she managed a strained smile. “It’s my livelihood.”

“Do you really need to do this?” Eric’s disapproval was clear. “You wouldn’t be left without means.”

Hadley responded with a sarcastic laugh. “Really? And just how am I supposed to get by?”

“I’ll look after you!”