Chapter 539

Auric disagreed with Isaac's idea. "Minervan leaders have been trying to halt Zidonian's progress, and they'll make a huge fuss if they get any dirt. I really don't think you should go so far if it's not anyone important—" "They're important to me, Auric." Isaac knew that he must sweeten the pot enough for the Minervans to release Irene and being the oil barons of Minerva, the Raideens would definitely take the deal. He was convinced that the Raideens would talk to the right people despite their personal agenda. "You could talk to the ambassador—" "That's too slow for me." Isaac had not the slightest hope for the Minervan embassy because it meant going through the bureaucracy. He could not wait while Irene was pregnant—not with all the procedures and intrigue potentially involved! This was his only option, given the Minervans' cunning nature. Naturally, he would lose money because it was such a roundabout solution, but that loss mattered not in comparison to Irene. Auric thou