"If you're not satisfied yet, I can still find a way to make Lindsay suffer a bit more..." Clarice said. "Clarice," Oscar said, sensing something off. "I don't care about the Starr family. What I want is Michael back first." "Oscar, I've already sent people to handle the negotiations in Naraida. Anyone who dares threaten us won't end well. Why should we even give them the face? Don't you agree?" Clarice's words made Oscar freeze. He felt like he'd just been played.

Clarice could have easily dealt with the Starr family and saved Michael from Naraida-one word from her would have sufficed. But she hadn't done that. Instead, she went straight at the Starr family. This wasn't helping-it was stirring up trouble. Yet... in a way, she was venting on Michael's behalf, protecting the Morrison family's face. He couldn't really blame her. Still, Michael's situation would have to wait for her next move. "Clarice, we both know each other well. What exactly are you trying to do? Threaten me?" Oscar's irritation sharpened his tone. "Oscar, why are you in such a rush?

little favor." "Don't get carried away, Clarice. Niel may be gone, but that doesn't mean our family is without a leader." Oscar's anger flared. He hung up impulsively, too shocked to respond rationally. He never expected Clarice would dare pressure him

have children. That kind of woman was far more dangerous than anyone who openly wielded power. "Michael has been detained in Naraida?" Before Oscar could gather his thoughts, a cool, clear female voice came from behind. He whipped around. He didn't know when Winnie had appeared.

wait for you," Winnie explained. She had arrived quite some time ago and had originally been waiting in the reception room. But no one had come to see her, so she had moved to the porch for some air. Oscar had just entered the house when he received Clarice's call. The butler hadn't even had a chance to inform him before he dismissed everyone with a wave. Seeing Oscar, Winnie didn't dare interrupt and stayed hidden in

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