Silly Bride

Chapter 82

certainly more comfortable than you lying here trying to blackmail us.”She continued, “As for the rest of you here, let me give you a piece of advice. You either choose not to poach or hide whatever you poach better. Do you really think we’re all blind? I have visited the Briggs residence, and guess what I saw in his yard? Leopard sharks and white dolphins. Given that you depend on the sea for your livelihood, don’t you know what those are? Leopard sharks are a level two protected species in the country, while white dolphins are level one. Don’t you dare tell me you don’t have them in your home. All I need to do is make a call, and all of you will be investigated.”Here, she added, “I’m sure you’re well aware of the laws and punishments related to endangered species. Illegal hunting, killing, and trafficking of endangered wildlife are punishable by at least ten years of prison on top of having all your assets confiscated. I bet no one here is willing to spend ten years in jail on Hayden’s behalf. If I were you, I would leave this place right away with my lips sealed. After that, I would clean out my house and stay away from anyone as despicable as Hayden. Otherwise, all he brings to your family is death and poverty.” Winnie’s eloquence—especially when she brought up the laws and punishments related to endangered species—caused many of the islanders to panic. After all, the majority of them were guilty of poaching, and obviously, no one was