Chapter 509

The fragrance he had given her was distinct, alluring, intricate, and mysterious.

Wearing it made her feel entrancing. Once she realized Marcus was the sender, she kept it in a box, hesitant to use it again.

While lost in thought, a man’s presence approached. Turning, Millie was surprised to see Leon approaching. She regarded him

with a mixture of confusion and uncertainty.

Yet, Leon remained silent. Millie, sensing his enigmatic demeanor, carefully returned the perfume to her bag.

“What's up?”

Leon didn’t waste words, opening with a sneer. “You used to greet me warmly. Do you think you don’t need to show respect now

that you know | didn’t buy that special medicine for your grandmother?”

Millie’s thoughts swirled in a chaotic mess. She couldn’t fathom his motives. Just moments ago in the shop, he had given her a

cold, unapproachable look. So why was he approaching her now?

Millie responded softly, “I've grown tired of your aloofness.”

With a dismissive glance, Leon leaned against the guardrails himself.

“you've suddenly found your backbone. What's this? Aren’t you going to save your grandmother?”

Asudden tightness gripped Millie's chest. She tumed to him, her eyes flashing with anger.

“If you don’t intend to help, don’t make light of my situation. Even if you’re my cousin-in-law, playing games is beneath you.”

“Games?” Leon’s tone oozed contempt.

“Isn’t that what you're doing? You promised to operate on my grandmother if | helped you leave the old house. But you failed to

keep your word and deceived me.”

His mocking tone even wounded her.

“That’s not a game. It’s your naivety that’s laughable. But someday, you'll come begging me.”

His icy words sent shivers down her spine.

In the midst of their confrontation, Lois emerged from the shop and approached the scene. Surprised by Leon and Millie's

presence together, she halted momentarily.

Moving towards Leon, she questioned, “Why didn’t you tell me you were looking for Millie? I've been searching for you.”

Millie averted her gaze, unsure how to address the situation.

“| stepped out to take a call and ran into her.” Leon straightened himself up, appearing ready to leave.

Lois halted him, turning her attention to Millie. “Millie, do you have some time?