Chapter 542


    Dicky frowned, and Emmanuel cheered for Sarah in silence. She’s as brave


    and wise as her sister, but she never shows it.


    “Very well. State your terms.” Dicky was not as arrogant as he was before.


    Emmanuel guessed that Dicky held some power around here, but he was not


    the top dog. If a war did break out as Sarah said, then he might have to suffer


    for it.


    Sarah said, “One, I will never bow to you, nor am I your servant. We are


    partners. Two, we will guard the vige for you, but you cannot order us


    around, nor will we do anything criminal. Three, you must give me some


    herbs every year as payment.”


    Once again, Emmanuel was impressed by Sarah’s guts and brains. She’s just


    like Mackenzie. No wonder they’re sisters.


    Fury red in Dicky’s eyes. How dare she impugn our authority? Bugger would


    never talk to us like that. However, Dicky wasn’t as stupid as to kill them off.


    Emmanuel and Sarah were not like Bugsy. They had the chips to negotiate.


    Instead of refusing the terms, he asked, “Who’s ude to you?”


    “He’s my senior. I’m a part of the Divine Valley,” Emmanuel answered, using


    his faction’s name as defense just like what ude said.


    Dicky paused for a moment, a conflicted look filling his face. Emmanuel


    noticed that his arrogant look had fully disappeared. Guess the master has


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    quite the reputation here.


    “Fine, I ept your terms, but a few warnings.” Dicky gave Sarah a snarl. “If


    you fail to guard the vige and let any outsiders in, I will punish you. I can


    give you some herbs, but not more than thirty every year. Push your luck and


    you’ll regret it.”


    Sarah nodded. “Deal.” She and Dicky talked the details of the partnership out


    while Emmanuel watched from the sidelines. He didn’t expect Sarah to be


    this courageous and smart, and it changed his perception of her a lot. He


    used to think she was just a quiet woman who wanted nothing, but she


    actually had ambition too.


    Once the negotiation was done, Sarah got the flower she wanted. They


    couldn’t go further into the ce, nor could they get into the botany. When


    morning came, they were chased down the mountain.


    The moment they were out of the walls, Emmanuel asked, “Can you walk


    now, Sarah?


    Sarah tried to move her legs and she frowned, but she smiled at Emmanuel.


    “I think so. Just hold me while I walk, Emmanuel, and I should be fine.”


    “Sure.” Emmanuel nodded. As long as he didn’t have to hold her in his arms or


    carry her on his back, he didn’t mind. He’d be uneasy if he got too close to


    Sarah. Maybe he was worried Mackenzie might get upset.