Harvey York's Rise to Power

After a long moment of silence, Mabon finally sighed and said, "You're not planning to givea way out of this,

Mr. Jesse. I've already provided a statement according to what I've seen. I believe you'll all be very happy with this statement.

"I've done everything I can, but now you're askingto go to persuade the Thompsons? I don't think I can do that,"

Mabon said in a way that made him look powerless. "You can't forceto do the impossible."

Jesse said, "I know what you're thinking. You think I'm ignoring the law just so I can help my sister. The truth is, you should have a basic understanding of who's right and who's wrong. Using that as a guide, I don't think

there's anything wrong with my judgment today.

"Don't tellyou don't know what the situation is like right now. Wolsing can't fall into further chaos because of what happened recently. Not to mention, if the Thompsons go all out and fight Harvey until the end... I can tell you the ones who will lose won't be Harvey.

"I'm not asking you to go to the Thompsons to be ridiculed.

you a chance to make sgoodwill with the Thompsons. This will only benefit you. Even if they

raised his eyebrow. While he didn't believe in fighting until the very end or what Jesse said about Harvey not going to be the one to lose, Jesse's attitude regarding this

kind of power did Harvey possess? What was his identity? Who were his backers?just who exactly was

Jesse was also trying to help him without being entirely obvious about it. Something didn't make

his mind, and said, "I'll do my best

them, "Jesse said. He stood up and patted

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Mabon another look after that, and simply walked out of the

expression one of thoughtfulness.

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