The Viscount blinked, not expecting Wade's words. "What?"
"I don't want any quests as a penalty for late payment.
Fairchild arched a brow, interest flickering in his eyes. "No quests? Then how do you propose to compensate me for lateness?"
"Money," Wade replied. "If I'm late, I'll pay extra. A financial penalty instead of running your errands."
Fairchild chuckled at the idea. "So pragmatic. I like that. Very well, let's test this."
"If you fail to pay on time, you will pay me an additional 50,000 coins alongside your 25,000. That makes a tidy 75,000 coins for a late payment."
Wade's jaw nearly dropped. "75,000? That's extortion!"
Fairchild smirked. "The quests are still on the table if you find that too harsh. Just five tasks."
"It's easier than scraping together that kind of gold in a single week, don't you think?" His voice was filled with amusement.
Wade immediately recognized the play.
