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.

being richer than her would have to be Fosco! "How boring," she said with a snort. "That's all you can do?

his fantasies about her and was gloating. "Now you know what it means to have power, girl! Just

don't you look in the mirror first? You think you

threatened him. "Didn't we

You never told me that she's

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

could

could do, even if Fosco broke

take anyone from you... but I think the other girl's quite good too,"

a charity?! Sure, I didn't have my eye on her at

dismissive of Scar, clearly banking on the importance of

was a loss and an embarrassment on top of

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