Chapter 41

Augustus and Bernie were not foolish. They realized that Jonathan hadn't set conditions yet because it wasn't the right time.

The moment the Wise family sought out Jonathan would be the perfect time to set the conditions.

The predicament lay in the fact that for a revered Wise family at the pinnacle of Crimson Ridge society, even if their offspring were to err, their actions would remain infallible.

If the Wise family didn't choose to advocate for Gladys's justice, then Jonathan, who was in the family's debt yet adamantly sought to clear Gladys's name, would transform into their enemy!

That was the most perilous aspect!

"Alright, I'll refrain from lecturing you! After all, your tactics in conducting business are not a whit inferior to mine, I needn't be worried. I'm just reminding you, Crimson Ridge is not the Southwest, ponder carefully before you act!"

"This land of Crimson Ridge harbor