“This little brat… he throws a fit even when praised.”
Grinding his teeth, Dwayne forced a smile onto his face. The crucial discussion was about to begin, and he couldn't let one flippant comment derail it.
“The family’s recent hardships make this three million gold a godsend, like rain after a long drought. Thanks to your lordship’s ingenuity, we can finally take a breath.”
What he wanted to say was, Well done. Now hand over the money. But
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