After all, they didn't bribe her, nor did they ingratiate themselves with her. It was her own voluntary decision to help them.
And now, if she decided to back out, it would be of her own free choice too.
All their hopes would be dashed without this enormous fortune, how would the Jefferson Group manage to turn things around?
Vermes Marley stood frozen, statuesque in his despair…
...
Outside the palace.
Lance quietly observed Arthur Lindsey and Ella Lacey, embraced in a poignant hug: a clear indication of their difficulty in parting.
Heaving a soft sigh.
His gaze landed on Frost, who, with just one look, comprehended the situation completely. Frost stepped forward, gently clearing his throat, "Mr. Lindsey, the three silk pouches provide information about the location of the treasure. You simply need to follow the clues step by step. There's no danger for you. The only challenge you'll face is the extreme cold of the glacial wilderness."
Glacial wilderness?
