Chapter 129

Grace and Wade exchanged triumphant grins upon hearing Earl's declaration. When the Monroe family promised bankruptcy within three days, it was a death sentence.

Once the statement was issued, no one in the province would dare risk the Monroe family's wrath to save the insignificant Danbury family. The slightest pressure from the Monroes would reduce the Danbury family to rubble.

Priscilla felt a pang of sympathy. "Frederick, just kneel and apologize. Why drag the Danbury family into this because of you?"

Frederick scoffed at Priscilla's words. "I have knelt only to the heavens. An old man like him expects the same? Nonsense! Priscilla, after three years of marriage, you still misunderstand my spirit."

Priscilla was taken aback by Frederick's words. He had always been humble and polite, but beneath that exterior lay an unyielding pride.

However, in the face of the Monroe family, all pride would eventually lead to a broken and shattered end.

Priscilla shook her head helplessly.