Arthur's voice was so low that only the two of them could hear it, but every word was clear.
Malinda was certain she had heard him correctly.
Arthur's game was actually "ownership of the Old District"!
Then what had that earlier business about "following someone around and eating the same food" been?
A joke?
With a surprise afterward?
Malinda was still thinking.
The corners of Arthur's mouth had already curled upward.
"No way, no way~
Darling, did you really believe I was doing all this for a meal?
You even believe what a Medium says? I'm starting to regret working with you, and I regret giving you half the ownership of the Old District even more.
After all, I'd assumed you'd figured it out."
As Arthur spoke, he stared into Malinda's eyes.
He seemed to be checking whether she really had failed to discover his true intentions.
When Malinda, who was still pondering, noticed that stare, she immediately sneered-
"Of course I know what you're trying to do.
And you chose me because it had to be me, not because you were happy to split it fifty-fifty.
You're not that kindhearted!
With Mrs. Susan stepping forward, that person must have you under constant scrutiny.
But I'm different!
That person is watching me too, but I still have room to maneuver. Besides, just as you said, Uls is an unfamiliar face.
He's perfect for this!"
The lady spoke with certainty.
Without a doubt, she had believed Arthur's explanation.
No!
Rather, she had believed what she thought was Arthur's explanation.
Arthur wasn't surprised by this.
Since he had dared to bring Malinda along and use her people to manage the Old District's Underworld, he naturally had plenty of confidence.
He wouldn't sacrifice the greater prize for a small gain.
It was only