Chapter 177

And with those words, Jonathan asserted his stand.

In a world where competition was an inescapable reality, Jonathan had long abandoned the notion of adhering strictly to noble means. Whether by intimidation or persuasion, the end justified the means, and his original intention was to leverage his influence to subdue his rivals.

Mammon chuckled, as if the preceding sentence had encapsulated the essence of their conversation: "If the Chapmans merely sought a single audience with me, what would be there to discuss? I would simply refuse their money, and that would be that. But alas, the matter isn't so straightforward."

"Jonathan, your stature is not sufficient to dominate the Chapmans."

Taken aback, Jonathan tilted his head inquisitively, awaiting further exposition.

"You see." Mammon continued: "they know you're in my camp. So, they've enlisted none other than your own uncle and cousin as their emissarie