CHAPTER 18
COWARDLY LEADER
“Give me 500k Ace Coin and I’ll see you safe in this dungeon. I’ll even give you a tip,” Ethan said flatly.
500k?! The crowd froze. Even VIP escorts only charged 100k at most. This guy was savage, they thought.
Gloria hesitated, then finally said, “Fine, I’ll pay. But first—tell me the tip.”
“Payment before service,” Ethan replied calmly.
Snickers rose in the group. What tip could he give? Hide between your legs and run? they thought mockingly.
Gloria kept her composure. “Alright. I’ll honor my word. I have a reputation to protect.”
“Good. Then if you fail your word, our friendship is over—and I will seek revenge,” Ethan said, his piercing blue eyes locking onto hers.
She didn’t flinch. “Fine. Now, the tip?”
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