Everyone waited in anticipation, wondering what Elara would demand for dropping the charges.
While Carla and Sophia thought the woman might demand money, shares, or something that would improve her foothold in the family, even fearing she would require her position as Andrew's wife to be revealed to the world, something she never asked for before, Beatrice wondered if the girl would demand Andrew's love.
After all, Elara was madly in love with the man, and probably all this drama was just for show.
Elara's lips stretched into a soft smile, already knowing what everyone in the room was thinking.
Elara looked at her brother briefly before looking at the old man before her. Her eyes became confident; no hint of confusion or insecurity was left in her stance.
"Four years ago, you made me sign an agreement. According to it, I was supposed to give you an heir in place of your grandson, saving me. Life for life," Elara said.
