"Let him go," Sophie said, her voice steady. "But if that person could reach out to you, it won''t just be once or twice. You''ll keep in touch, right?"


    At this, everyone''s eyes turned to Griffin as Sophie continued, "The next time he contacts you, I want to know the time and ce of your meeting. If it''s online, I need a video recording. Griffin, any objections?"


    Griffin nced up at Sophie, realizing she nned to use him as bait. Even though Sophie had let them go, the person behind the scenes would surely contact him again, making sure Sophie stayed in the dark about his identity. Typical of Colby''s woman, always thinking things through so thoroughly.


    "Fine, I agree, but I have one condition," Griffin replied.


    "Your lives are in my hands right now; you''re in no position to negotiate," Sophie shot back, her tone icy.


    She never showed mercy to enemies who threatened her life, only sparing those who still had some use to her.


    Hearing Sophie''s words, Griffin just pressed his lips together. Then, struggling to his feet, he stepped closer to Sophie and knelt down again. "Ms. Sophie, I beg you. If you agree to my condition, you can take my life whenever you want in exchange." Griffin bowed his head to the ground, the silence around them unexpected.


    Jenna and Adler said nothing.


    Sophie, looking at Griffin, suddenly remembered when Odie had captured her and asked if she preferred dignity over life.


    At that time, she had said she wanted dignity, not life.


    But Sophieter realized that for people like Odie and Griffin, dignity was often the least of their concerns.


    Only when survival is assured does one pursue dignity.


    Yet, in this world, how many struggle to live without dignity?


    Once, they were children from slums overseas, sacrificing their dignity just for a meal.


    Yearster, they had the means to protect themselves.


    But in a life-or-death situation, their only choice was to forsake their dignity.


    "Fine, state your condition. If I find it reasonable, I''ll agree," Sophie said calmly.


    Griffin spoke, "No matter what happens in the future, protect Elodie for me. As long as you can do that, I''m willing to use my life as bait to draw him out."


    Upon hearing this, Jenna nced at Sophie, but Elodie cut in coldly, "Griffin don''t tter yourself. You don''t need to protect me. You''re just being wishful, and I certainly won''t appreciate it."


    "I don''t need your appreciation," Griffin Looked up at Sophie and said, "This is my only request. If agree, then my life is


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    Sophie looked indifferently at Griffin and said, "Griffin, is your life really that insignificant to you?"


    "Life is cheap; that''s just how it is. Thank you, Ms. Sophie, for indulging me."


    Griffin bowed his head again, but then a cold sneer came from behind, "Such a cheap life, indeed."