"What do you mean?" Debra said.

"I don't want those things anymore. They're all yours," Melody explained. "But you must return those shares."

"Are you sure you understand the situation?" Debra asked. "My shares are worth far more than a hundred chests like yours. You're letting greed cloud your judgment."

"I..." Melody faltered.

She certainly knew the worth of the shares, but this was already her best offer.

"Those shares were given to you by Juan. Don't you care about his feelings?" Melody argued, glancing at Marion.

quickly looked away. "You didn't spend a single

force him," Debra reasoned. "It's a done deal. As for your treasures, I've kept them long enough. You're welcome to redeem

"I..." Melody's face darkened.

Juan absent, she didn't have enough money to reclaim those items. Worse still,

terms? What does it take for you

solution. If you're willing to

vel

that chest

with your other

possessions, I could consider

the shares

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