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.

than her would have to be Fosco! "How boring," she said with a snort. "That's all you can do? Be careful not to hit the door

means to have power, girl! Just come with me, and I promise you'll have everything you

before Sylvie could. "Why don't you look in the mirror first?

Fosco threatened him. "Didn't we agree,

we? You never told me

Alda's delicate maiden demeanor, but Alda was taller and had the air of nobility. Was there

other hand, Scar could kill

do, even if Fosco broke their agreement so openly-like Fosco had

from you... but I think the other girl's

I look like I'm a charity?! Sure, I didn't have my eye on her at first, but that doesn't mean I dislike her!

was completely dismissive of Scar, clearly banking on

a loss and an embarrassment on top

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