"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, pressed for clarification. "What

it, and it seems you would gain

and was slightly relieved. The tone of

you

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

however, failed to see the logic. "But Pearl's mother is her family. How could

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

Richard's insight. He

around

your terms?"

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