I watched Clara's eager expression with amusement. Her eyes were wide with anticipation, ready to agree to almost anything for those concert tickets.
"My condition is simple," I said, leaning forward slightly. "You'll need to behave yourself during my stay here. No more bursting into your father's meetings, and you'll join us for dinner each night to discuss cultivation theory."
Clara's mouth fell open. Clearly, she'd been expecting something more difficult.
"That's... that's it?" she asked skeptically.
I nodded. "That's it."
William looked between us with a mixture of surprise and approval. "An excellent suggestion, Liam. Clara could benefit greatly from your knowledge."
Clara's initial hesitation quickly dissolved into excitement. "Done! I'll be on my best behavior. I promise!"
