“If your father doesn’t want a private settlement, I hope you can persuade him.”

I understood immediately—this was Jevon’s real goal.

The apology was just because he was worried Nydia’s father might make a big deal out of it and go the legal route. Even if it ended up in court, it would only mean paying compensation, but a lawsuit would be bad for Lilith, for him, and for the Eternity Pack.

As long as Nydia’s family was willing to settle privately, the matter would be over.

Nydia lowered her head and bit her lip, not even daring to look at Jevon.

“I don’t understand these things.”

“It’s okay if...