Avery's thoughts were in complete chaos thanks to Regina's offer.
He had not been prepared for her to set her sights on him. Believing that she would be opposed to him maintaining any relationship with her daughter.
Yet, she had not become the most powerful person on the planet by failing to learn how to negotiate.
Her ultimate goal was to have Jasmine stay on Azade and take her place as their family's heir.
When the next senatorial elections came around in two years, Regina would have Jasmine reclaim the seat that their family had held since the founding of the planet.
However, it was clear that her daughter still wished to be rebellious and would not be staying easily.
That made the easiest path to ensuring her being through Avery. If he decided to take Regina up on her proposal, Jasmine would undoubtedly go along with him.
