Chapter 523

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I'm just worried that my reputation will be ruined if something happens to him." Jeremiah just looked at me and smiled. I was so irritated by his smile that I snapped, "What are you laughing at? And why did you bring me into the mountains? Are you here to watch me make a fool of myself?" "Exactly," he admitted. "I just want to see if Elijah will be moved to tears when he sees you coming to save him." I was speechless. "You're insane! You… you…" I wanted to curse him, but I couldn't find the words. Both of us knew very well that if I didn't go into the mountains, Elijah might truly have given up on life. He had two major flaws—pride and stubbornness. Pride wasn't a huge flaw, but stubbornness could be fatal. So the situation was troubling. If I went into the mountains, there was a risk; if I didn't, and something happened to Elijah, it would affect both the Linden Group and me. The more I thought about it, the worse my mood became. Jerem