Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

"Isn't this offer attractive enough?"

Indeed, the stakes were high. Winona represented not only the family's future, as the only heiress, but also held a special place in Howard's heart, having raised her since childhood. The bond they shared was undeniable, and the thought of anything happening to her was intolerable.

"Alright, I'll let her mother go, and you'll release Winnie," Howard conceded. He had to save Winona, no matter the cost.

It was clear he was already considering alternative strategies, as holding Pearl's mother captive no longer held the advantage it once did.

Pearl was about to agree, seeing it as a reasonable exchange. However, Richard's firm grip on her hand stopped her mid-nod, signaling her not to agree so quickly.

"No, what we want isn't as simple as that," he said.

taken aback by this sudden shift, pressed for clarification. "What

and it seems you would gain more than

Howard knew where Winona was and was slightly relieved. The tone of the conversation was a

how do you think

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Richard's serious explanation, Pearl couldn't help but stifle a laugh. Although it made sense, it felt off. The

is her family. How could I possibly stand

knows, lacking any deep emotional connection. Her decision to save her is based more on obligation than affection. You, on the other hand, have shown just how important Winona

by Richard's insight. He was now forced to acknowledge the emotional

to the Jesseltons. With him around and the two families at

are your