webnovel

You'll need her

"People know you and read you like an open book. I'm not saying you should close the book, but rather keep it open. But… the content should be different. You let them read you the way you want them to."

Axel furrowed his brows, wondering if he was just tired, that he couldn't process Heaven's words properly. He couldn't seem to understand her explanation, even though it sounded easy.

"Do you understand?" Heaven asked, and he immediately shook his head. "My… you need more lessons, then."

"Sis."

"Come on, Axel, be a good boy. It'll take time to change an old habit. But once you do, it'll be easier." She smiled, nodding at him encouragingly. "Anyway, since you're making progress now, here's a chip."

Heaven fished out a token from her apron and slid it near his empty plate. Axel gazed at it in confusion before lifting his eyes up to her once again. 

"What's that?" he asked. "I know it's a chip from a casino, but what am I going to do with that?"

Bab berikutnya