Seeing Rowena's panicked expression, Daniel began to explain.
After hearing him, Rowena managed to calm down a bit.
After all, being taken to an isolated space for a private conversation was unsettling for anyone.
Rowena had nearly thought Daniel was planning to harm her.
"I've heard that some of your brothels have been involved in forcibly taking young women from ordinary families and selling them elsewhere," Daniel said, looking at her.
"That… that was in the past. In recent years, I've stopped such activities and strictly forbidden my staff from engaging in them," Rowena quickly defended herself.
She knew Daniel had a daughter at Crossbridge Academy, so she understood his concern.
Rowena's response was swift and sincere, her fear evident as she feared Daniel might act against her if she hesitated even a second.
After speaking, she fell to her knees.
