Chapter 37

Annelise's POV

I didn't believe my ears at first. I had to pinch myself back to reality to check if I was really not dreaming.

I've also been wondering how he intends to deal with the current issue on the ground. It's really getting wild that I had to just go offline completely.

“You want us to pretend like we're fine and the rumors are untrue by going out together?” I asked again.

"You know what? Forget I asked. There must really be another way around this other than that.” He said, gesturing with his hand.

"I'll do it.” I voiced out before he could reach the door.

He stopped walking, halting just by the door.

“But in exchange for something." I added.

“I should have known it's not going to be free. How much do you need?" He asked.

I frowned at how he just jumped to a conclusion without hearing me say anything.

“I don't want your money." I said, still frowning.

Does he think everyone wants his money and that the whole world revolves around it?

“What do you want then?” He asked, lookin