"What if I refuse?" her lips tilted into a curl. "I can always inform the church about the personal negotiation we have claimed and negotiate with them again. I am sure they would take a keen interest in the tiara too." it could be a lie.
Perhaps Joseph is the only one needing it. But there was no loss in trying. And the way his expressions paled and he looked stunned told her, she had taken the right gamble.
"You heathen! How dare you blackmail the child of a goddess. You will burn to hell with your husband for this blackmail." he cursed her heart. A fearful person would have been scared and begging.
Even a proud person would have felt embarrassed to go back on their words. But Eve was taught by Cotlin that right and wrong are only words in the dictionary.
As long as you achieve your target without hurting anyone, you should do it.
