Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Chapter 936

"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.

this sudden shift,

and it seems you would gain more

slightly relieved. The tone of

do you

bond. So you'll benefit more after the exchange."

stifle a laugh. Although it made sense, it felt off. The negotiation

Pearl's mother is her family. How could I possibly stand to gain more

Her decision to save her is based more on obligation than affection. You, on the other hand, have shown just how important

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

Jesseltons. With him around and the two families at odds, the

are your

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