My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

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him?" Jenkins chuckled. "Afraid? Not quite. They're allied with him. The king owes his throne to the South family, so they maintain a special relationship. When Clownfish moved into Country A, it was with his approval. I even went to him for help, hoping he'd block Clownfish's entry. But he declined, citing neutrality in the South family's internal conflicts." "So why are you bringing this up?" Erin asked bluntly. Jenkins sighed. "Because neutrality is just an excuse. If I had proven myself worthy of his trust, he would've helped me. But I didn't." Keira understood now. In Country A, the monarchy reigned supreme. The king's word carried far more weight than any merchant's influence. Even someone like Jenkins, who had built a thriving business empire, couldn't outmatch a royal decree. "So you want us to help you win him over?" Keira asked. Jenkins nodded. "Exactly. If we can convince him to back you, he'll order Clownfish out. I'll get my company back and pledge my resources to you." Keira frowned. "So, once again, it boils down to playing politics?" She felt a wave of frustration. Back in Crera, she had to maintain ties with the five major families just to stay afloat. Now, solving the Country A issue would require yet another alliance? Erin smirked. "You've been in Country A for years and couldn't win him over. What makes you