Chapter 32: Someone You Can't Afford to Cross

Alejandro Casson's words had been carefully chosen. He never once talked himself up. He only asked Jonathan Cutmore to give his father a little face. Because Alejandro understood better than anyone that in front of Jonathan, he was nothing. More importantly, he did not directly beg Jonathan to let everyone go. He only suggested Jonathan give Della Lapwood a light punishment. That way, Jonathan got to vent his anger on Della, and Alejandro also quietly reminded him not to go too far. He had covered...