After listening to Abner's explanation, Emlyn instinctively repeated what he had once said in front of Sherlock: "I am a profound and noble Sanguine. I will not make a living off my looks."
"But as far as I know, some rare and exquisite dolls can fetch quite a high price." Abner looked at him unconcernedly and said leisurely.
"How did you know?" Emlyn's expression immediately stiffened as he instinctively looked at Hazel beside him, thinking she had told the Detective before him.
But he then recalled that this Detective was Aitris's friend, and that he had solved the "fraud" case Heidi had staged herself... He had probably known about his hobby for a long time.
Noticing the change in his expression, Abner chuckled. "Priest White, Karen and I are friends too. I also know Lydia. I have heard a little about your reputation among the Sanguine."
Emlyn opened his mouth, trying to explain himself, but ultimately said nothing.
Then, he deliberately coughed twice and changed the subject as though he did not care:
"So, what exactly is this project you mentioned? And how much are you prepared to pay for my 'performance'?"
After giving it some brief thought, he felt that since he had become a descendant valued by the Ancestor, and would become the Sanguine's savior in the future, some necessary sacrifices were acceptable...
However, Abner smiled and shook his head. "This project is still in the preparation stage. Once the preparations are complete, the company will send a Lawyer and an agent to discuss the specific work and salary with you.
"You can also use this time to think it over some more."
His words made the "film company," which was still little more than a makeshift operation, sound quite legitimate, leaving Emlyn thoroughly bewildered. It took him