Chapter 20

Jace was panicking in his trousers when he heard that question. He had no idea Amelia was in the bathroom when he harshly commanded through the phone.

She was still cold towards him concerning the mayor's birthday, and how he deliberately turned himself into a waiter.

"I-I…." He stammered one more time.

"Will you just stop stammering and tell me who you were yelling to a while ago?" She straightened her back before yelling.

"I was just asking the doctor to take good care of Madam Gouvan. You know she has really helped me." Jace said immediately.

That was the first idea that popped into his head, and without thinking if there was going to be a side effect, he bombarded.

After sighing, she patted her lips before declaring, "You should have done that using a low tune. Remember, you have no money with you, so you should be begging him and not the contrary." She said.

"Yes, you are right. I think the idea of losing her scares me." He said slowly.

"Better," She halted before continuing, "No