"You truly never change."
"This is pragmatism, Ethan. You love her, don't you? Prove it. What does a small piece of territory mean compared to the woman who made you willing to sweep the yard like a slave for three years? Hand over the territory, and you can bring your wife home tonight. We will be unmatched allies."
Ethan looked at his watch. 01:15. The clock was ticking. On the other end, Maestro K waited patiently, confident that he had won this game.
"Allies?" Ethan asked again, this time with a piercing coldness in his tone.
"Yes. Think about it, Ethan. With your name as the legitimate Sovereign and my network in the Black Raven Clan, nothing will stop us. Even the Dragon Alliance will kneel. You'll regain your honor. No one will look down on you again."
"You talk about honor," E
