Chapter 754

"Conrad, I know what you want, but don't say another word. If you do, my answer will be the same—no," I said, directly and firmly. "Madeline, you can't win against the Griffins family," Conrad warned me, trying to intimidate me. But I had been through too much to be intimidated by him now. I smiled faintly. "But I want to try. Maybe I'll succeed." "You're like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. You realize that, don't you?" He sneered, mocking my audacity. I pursed my lips. "Conrad, do you know what makes humans greater than other animals? It's our courage. Our willingness to confront, to experiment, and to push boundaries." He saw that I was resolute and fell silent for a moment before speaking. "If you want Brandon to be safe, hand over the item. Then you two can take the money and live the life you want. Isn't that better?" It was rare for him to say something like that. It showed that he had finally let go of his obsession with me. But I knew I couldn't follow his advice. If