"Then I won't say it," she merely gave Timothy Lockwood a hint.
"I answered the last question correctly; I want a prosperous shop on North Street. I'll have someone send the contract to you another day, just transfer it under my name," she said.
Timothy Lockwood cried out in anguish, "Sister-in-law, you're being too ruthless."
He just wanted to get some benefit from Melody Thorne. He thought even if he lost, Melody would only want small things that girls fancy, like jewelry, but he didn't expect her to ask for something so harsh.
"It's decided happily," Melody Thorne said, feeling very, very good, as if to say, 'I got you.'
After they finished playing cards, the other women left the private room. Jared Quinn and the few men were endlessly discussing the cooperation matters, but wouldn't let her leave.
Melody Thorne felt an unbearable drowsiness creeping in, her head occasionally nodding, finally resting on Jared Quinn's shoulder as she started to sleep soundly.
