Chapter 753

Arthur chuckled. "You're so young and naive. You may regret this someday." "Who knows what the future holds? Let's live in the present," I said with a hint of melancholy. "Very well then! Since you want Jasper, I'll let you take him when he returns." He was quick to agree. I went along with it. "Thanks in advance, Mr. Griffins." "We're making an equal trade," he reminded me. I smiled. "Oh, are we? What kind?" His eyes narrowed slightly at my words. However, being a seasoned veteran, he quickly regained his composure. "Ms. Crown, hand the item over, and you can have anything you want." He was quite generous, but what I wanted, he couldn't give. Still, I said it anyway. "What if I want my parents back alive?" Even though it was impossible, I wanted to rub it in his face and remind him that he owed my parents their lives. Arthur's expression turned stiff. "Ms. Crown, that's not a fair request. You should ask for something more practical, like money or shares." "Do you think I'm