While Alda was naive, Sylvie was a stark contrast as she refused to lose even in banter.

"What, you don't want to keep the other leg too? I'll help!" she snapped, threatening to advance on Scar.

That in turn triggered an instinctive fear in him, but it soon faded as he huffed, "I admit that you're better than I think, but times have changed! Violence decides nothing-money is everything, and you'll suffer if you mess with money! "Also, look at the people around me. Do you think they can't kill you?!"

With those words, Scar and Fosco shared a smile they were acquainted, but not particularly close.

However, Scar called him over because he was basically a rich playboy who goofed off. And with the Stiltons' riches, he would be rushing ahead of anyone else once he found out about such hidden riches.

Fosco was no fool himself either. Knowing that his family was not the richest and that there were enemies he should not make, he had done his homework before coming.

That was why he was smiling smugly, like he had already won.

to brag about being richer than her would have

still had his fantasies about her and was gloating. "Now you know what it means to have power, girl! Just come with me, and I promise you'll have

before Sylvie could. "Why don't you look in the mirror first? You think you deserve that babe? Give up

helpless as Fosco threatened him. "Didn't we agree, man?

never told me that she's

clearly blunt in contrast to Alda's delicate maiden demeanor, but Alda was taller and had the air of nobility. Was there anyone

hand, Scar could kill Fosco on

could do, even if Fosco broke their agreement

you... but I think the other

I'm a charity?! Sure, I didn't have my eye on her at first, but that doesn't mean I dislike her! What, are you trying to take what's mine

was completely dismissive of Scar, clearly banking on

embarrassment on top

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