"Alright, since you've said so, I won't ask anymore.
What I want to work with you on is this: I want you to pretend to be my girlfriend.
If you can survive for a year, I'll give you ten billion. If you make it through two years, I'll give you twenty billion.
But during this time, you'll have to follow my orders. I might ask you to retrieve certain things for me.
As for what those things are, it's not convenient to tell you now. You'll only be qualified to know after a year."
Asher didn't know if that amount of money could tempt her. Right now, he couldn't figure this lustful woman out at all.
"What? Girlfriend? Then there's no need to pretend. I can be your real girlfriend."
As soon as Avery heard him say "girlfriend," she immediately dropped the fruit in her hand and mouth. Would this mean she could finally sleep with him soon?
As for the money he mentioned, Avery didn't even process it.
And the part about helping him retrieve something? She chose to ignore that too.
Asher looked at her reaction and couldn't help but pinch the bridge of his nose.
Even though her ability was strong, wasn't she just way too horny?
It seemed like he really did need to get her some male models tonight. Otherwise, all she ever thought about was this kind of stuff.
There was just no way to make use of her like this. Such a capable person going to waste would be a shame.
Actually, he had only come up with this plan on the spot. Right now, his power was still weaker than his uncle's.
If he didn't find someone to work with, it'd be hard to bring his uncle down. His grandfather's health was getting worse, and he didn't have much time left.
"Asher, does that mean starting today, we're a couple?"
Avery saw that he wasn't saying anything, so she walked over and tugged at his sleeve.
"Can you be normal? I said pretend.
I have zero interest in your body. Let me be clear, I will not sleep with you.
But if you follow my orders, I'll give you so much money you'll never be able to spend it all in your lifetime.
And if the day comes when you truly help me, I'll make sure you can walk sideways in Longqi Nation."
Once he took the position of head of the Asher family, those promises would be easy to keep.
"But I don't want money. I just want you. Unless you prove to me that you're the kind of man who finishes in five minutes, then I'll give up on you."
She already had a lot of valuable things in her space, so Avery honestly wasn't interested in money.
She just wanted a beautiful and powerful son. That way, she wouldn't have to be all alone.
"Get out."
Asher shouted at her, furious. This woman was hopeless.
Every time she opened her mouth, she drove him crazy.
Avery heard him yell again and didn't bother with him anymore. She stood up and walked out.
She wanted to sleep with him, but not to the point of taking his crap. If they couldn't make a deal, then fine.
"In this school, as long as I don't protect you, it won't be long before you're kicked out.
Even if they don't kick you out, they'll bully you to death.
Don't think that just because you can fight, you're untouchable. Don't forget the saying: two fists can't beat four hands, and even ants can kill an elephant when they swarm."
Asher saw that she really stood up to leave and reminded her again.
Losing such a useful helper would be a pity.
"If you want me to pretend to be your girlfriend, then what exactly do I need to do?"
Avery thought about it and agreed that what he said made sense.
Even if she couldn't sleep with him, using his identity wouldn't be a loss.
At worst, she could just find another man with strong abilities to borrow some sperm in the future.
"For now, just like today, let everyone know you're my girlfriend.
Sooner or later, someone will approach you to work with him. When that happens, just agree to his terms.
But whatever he asks you to do, you must come back and tell me everything."
This was dangerous. Asher was taking a gamble because if Avery ended up betraying him, he might fall right into their trap.
But he didn't have much time left. He needed to deal with his uncle quickly. This was the best and fastest way.
"No way, you want me to be a double agent?"
Avery looked at him in disbelief. How was he so sure someone would come looking for her?
"Yes, and it's very dangerous. You could lose your life at any moment, so think it through.
Once you agree to work with me, you can't back out. If you do, I'll kill you too."
Asher wasn't exaggerating. Once they started down this path, no matter which side she chose, she'd be in the most danger.
His uncle looked friendly on the surface but was actually ruthless and cruel. He never showed mercy to traitors.
And Asher himself wouldn't spare anyone who betrayed him either.
Once she made a choice, she was bound to offend one side. It would be impossible to back out later.
"Wow, this is really exciting. So how much are you paying me now?
You'd better pay upfront. If I get killed one day, I wouldn't have even gotten to enjoy the money."
Avery didn't know who his opponent was, but it clearly wasn't someone simple. Still, that just made it more thrilling.
She didn't want to be someone at the bottom of the chain. That meant she'd have no say in anything.
Since Asher was offering her a stepping stone, how could she let it go?
If she wanted to live freely in this world, she had to have power.
Ants on the road could be crushed at any time. She didn't want to die yet.
"I'll give you two billion first. The next two months will be your trial period.
If you're useless to me, I'll throw you away without hesitation.
You're smart. You should know what to do next.
Give me your bank account number. But also remember, keep a physical distance from me.
Stop jumping on me all the time. It's really annoying."
Asher didn't care how much money he gave her, but he couldn't let her keep touching him.
This lustful woman was too bold. She touched him anytime, anywhere, regardless of who was around.
"If you don't let me get close to you, how will anyone believe I'm your girlfriend?
That's your problem. I can live without sleeping with you.
But if you won't let me touch you or even get close, then our deal is off.
Even a fool wouldn't believe I'm your girlfriend. I'd be a laughingstock, and I don't want to be embarrassed."
Avery walked over to the sofa and lay down. Even if they didn't sleep together, at least she had to get her hands on him a little.
If she didn't get any benefits and still had to be doubted by others, that wouldn't be fun at all.
"Just being close to me is enough for everyone to believe you're my girlfriend.
Don't think I don't know what's going on in your head. How about I take you to see some male models tonight? I'm sure you'll find someone you like.
But from now on, if you want to mess around with men, you'll need my permission. Otherwise, you could blow your cover."
Asher really couldn't understand how her mind worked. He wasn't going to sleep with her.
What was the point of just touching? Didn't she realize she was a woman?