chapter 131

Her smile sent a chill through the room, a stark contrast to the earlier warmth of the summer breeze.

"What does that mean?"

"Are you trying to say we don't have a choice in this matter?"

Mrs Martin had a smile on her face as she glared at them.

That was exactly what she was implying.

If they didn't want to help her she was going to make them.

Thankfully she had drugged up some of their dirty past and she would be able to use it against them.

This was to solidify their loyalty.

Almer, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up, his voice measured and calm.

"Mrs. Martin, you must understand that any action taken against the Jabs family will have repercussions. We must tread carefully."

Mrs. Martin turned her gaze to him, her eyes hardening.

"Repercussions? What could be worse than what they've already done? They think they're untouchable, and it's time they learned otherwise."

"You should know that they don't respect us. Just because he's married to the daughter of the biggest