Chapter 412

Agnes looked taken aback. Settled old scores... Could they truly be settled? After a brief pause, she said, "I had anticipated you'd respond this way even before I came to see you, but I needed to confirm it. I was hoping you wouldn't be so heartless, but I was wrong." Meeting Loid's gaze directly, she continued, "Since we're at this point, there's no need for pretense. The Mardonians must have briefed you, so I'll be straightforward. I must get Yolanda out, and I'm prepared to meet any conditions you set as long as they're within my power." With that, she poured a glass of red wine and downed it in one gulp. She then fixed her gaze on Loid, waiting for his response. Loid remained silent. The room fell into silence once more. From the moment Agnes arrived, Loid had suspected her true intent. The Mardonians had already informed him about the breach at the black market and the attempt to abduct Yolanda. It was obvious it was Agnes. Few truly understood him, but Agnes was one o