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... el.”

As if realizing Valentin’s anxious heart, the viscount softened his stiff face, smiled, and continued.

“But you’re right about that. We can’t chase immediate profits and let them get a hold of our weakness. All the more so if it’s a matter related to my son.”

The viscount leaned back in his chair, deep in thought.

“And if they’re not going to be tied to us through marriage, it’s right not to give them any chance to create any kind of deal, brother.”

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