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.

by this sudden shift, pressed for clarification. "What do

it seems you would gain

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

you think I'd gain

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couldn't help but stifle a laugh. Although it made sense, it

mother is her family. How could I

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

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

Jesseltons. With him around

your terms?"

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