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Chapter 518
"If you get your hands on it, the Sartori family will become the richest in the world, untouchable for centuries. Best of all, you won't have to answer to your sister anymore. Her wealth is nothing compared to this legendary treasure. You could hire the most elite mercenary army or even buy a small country. No one would dare stand against you. Don't you dream of that day?"
Suzanne knew Connor had big ambitions. Even if he didn't crave the treasure, Claire would find out about it eventually. She'd do whatever it took to get those four keys. Connor didn't have much of a choice.Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
Connor's face was as expressionless as ever, calm and collected: "It's just an old legend, not necessarily true. The heads of the four major families have been searching for a century, and they haven't even found the ancient monastery in the mountains. This treasure won't be easy to find."
"But you've got the best shot at it," Suzanne added. "The Gilbert and Nagel families have been reduced to being the Sartori family's sidekicks. We can't compete with them anymore. For years to come, we'll have to rely on them to survive. Naturally, I want you, not Claire, to lead the Sartori family. If Claire takes over, we're done for."
Connor replied, "Don't be so negative. Pax is part of the Gilbert family too. Even if I lose to my sister, he won't let her destroy us."
"Pax is a Gilbert in name only. He kept that name because Jeffrey promised him the Gilbert estate. But once he inherits it, Claire won't spare any of us. It's one thing if we die, but Diana's been through enough. Do we really want to push her back into misery?"
Connor said, "If I lose, I'll be the first to go, so there's no point in worrying me with this."
"That's why you can't lose this power struggle, Mr. Connor. It's not just your life at risk, but also the lives of many who rely on you."
Connor looked at Suzanne: "So, what are you getting at?"
Suzanne closed the ornate sandalwood box and handed it back to Connor: Tve got nothing left to say. You and Diana aren't meant to be. I'll encourage her to move on, but please. Mr. Connor, keep the promise you made years ago. Always protect Diana. I return this dragon medallion to you as my renewed pledge of loyalty."
For years, Connor had woven a safety around Diana, and it was still intact. He accepted the medallion and said, "As for the Gilbert family, I hope you keep things civil You could ask for business or financial compensation. Regarding Éve..."
"I know we can't demand Eve to literally give Diana a leg, but we can't let this slide. Since you're willing to.
mediate, please talk to the Nagelet
family. they send Eve abroad and keep her away for five years, and transfer 5% of the Sheffield Group's shares to Diana, we'll call it settled."
"Surely Diana's leg is worth that small percentage of Sheffield shares, right?"