The boy’s sarcastic response rendered Bianca speechless. She had always thought that kids in the mountains were sheltered and innocent. But this boy appeared as cunning as a fox from deep in the hills, with sharp eyes that noticed everything.

Bianca took a deep breath and bravely asked, “Could you please give up your seat for me?”

“What did you say?” The boy frowned.

Bianca lowered her voice and implored, “I know it’s not a pleasant request, but can you do me a favor? You won’t lose out, either. I can take good care of you when we get to Centrolis!”

“Take care of me?” The boy raised an eyebrow. “With money?”

Bianca smiled, satisfied that her expectations were met. ‘Children from the mountains often have no concept of money. It all comes down to that,’ she thought.

“Of course!” she declared confidently. “I’ll give you a substantial amount, enough for you to live a privileged life in Centrolis!”

“How much is ‘substantial’?”

“Um, it’s…”

you have

caught Bianca off

was mocking as he said, “Ten million isn’t much for you rich folks, right? You said you’d give me

that, nor did she think there would be such a worldly child from the mountains. Ten million might not be

mocking. “Didn’t you want to switch seats with me? Isn’t that seat

“You…”

that’s how it is, then I won’t switch!” The boy pouted

money right now. But I promise you’ll get the best care in Centrolis! It’s a big international city and the cost of living

you finished?” The boy stood up, brushing dirt from

a strange creature, giving Bianca an

“What’s your last name?”

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