One Day My Sister Died (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 166

166. If You Don’t Answer

2024.03.14.

Gerret Pelliese, who had been talking endlessly, suddenly realized the atmosphere in the room had subtly changed.

The crown prince had wiped the mocking smile off his perfect face and was now silently staring at him, unmoving.

Gerret Pelliese, believing at last that the crown prince was seriously considering his flawless plan, gave a triumphant smile.

“This won’t be a losing deal for you. Before I came, I did some research—Rocksenhart has been developing at an incredible pace recently, with its population steadily increasing. But expanding a city with insufficient food and weak foundational industries requires an enormous amount of gold. Well, am I correct?”

Just as Gerret Pelliese began to feel increasingly uneasy under the crown prince’s piercing gaze fixed intently on his face, he shivered slightly, as if shaking off a sudden chill, and pressed forward once more.

“Yuan—I formally demand shared usage rights over that insolent girl. The divorce terms I propose to Your Highness are: half of the dowry you gave to the Pelliese family, plus the right for you to use Yuan for one season each year. In exchange, during the remaining three seasons, Yuan will remain under the use of her birth family, the Pellieses. After the divorce, I will fully support your remarriage to Duchess Ariesta.”

Gerret Pelliese declared with ambition, feeling as though he had just concluded a life-or-death gamble with a hundred percent chance of success.

“Of course, if we draw up a contract, I also plan to share the profits! Compared to Yuan’s abilities, this is absolutely, absolutely not a losing proposition.”

This was the conclusion he had reached after days of deliberation, even conceding certain benefits—a compromise and concession akin to stepping back one step to advance two.

It was only natural that the crown prince finally reacted after silently listening all this time.

Gerret Pelliese inwardly smiled with satisfaction, convinced he possessed negotiation talent rivaling that of the greatest merchants.

It was clearly an offer impossible to refuse.

At least, that’s what he thought, judging from how the crown prince, who had been staring motionlessly at him, quietly stood up and began walking toward him.

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