Chapter 67: Chapter 67：Convince Audrey

Allen remained silent, simply staring at Audrey. It was clear she was already thinking, already weighing her options.

Communication between two smart people isn't difficult; the challenge lies in reaching a balance.

Family ties can be corrupted by the pursuit of power and money.

Love can fade with time, making it the most fragile bond.

All emotions, built upon human thoughts, are like castles in the air; a change in perspective can alter everything.

Only interests, when bound together, form an unbreakable bond—unless a greater interest worth betraying comes along.

Allen believed Audrey wasn't a brainless woman and was confident his offer had its allure.

A noble orphan, ostracized and robbed of her inheritance, seeking a powerful ally to reclaim her possessions, would find marriage an excellent choice.

And marriage is the quickest way to establish basic trust between two forces, between a man and a woman.