"Moreover, this is your only chance to gain true freedom."
He paused for a moment, his gaze becoming even more profound:
"Tell me, Uphemia, are you truly willing to live forever in his shadow? Are you truly willing to become a consumable in his revenge plan?"
This sentence struck the deepest fear within the White-haired Witch's heart.
From the moment she was created, she vaguely knew her real status in Aiden's mind.
Not a daughter, not an heir, but a meticulously crafted tool.
After a long silence, Uphemia slowly spoke:
"If...if I choose to cooperate, how can I be sure you won't discard me like trash once you've used me?"
"Because our interests align." Ron answered honestly:
"I need your ability, and you need my knowledge. This mutual dependency is stronger than any contract."
Chloe softly added from the side:
