"Well," Asher sighed, dragging the word with theatrical flair. "Your sister's gone. And right before she could pay me."
Valerie offered a small smile. "Everything falls to me now. I'll take back the businesses, and I'll give you whatever she promised. Tenfold, even."
"In that case," he leaned forward, eyes glinting, "keep sponsoring the academy. Get me access to Platinum coin deals. And since you've got all those rich connections... introduce them to my company."
Her brows lifted. "Wait... you have a company?"
"Yup!" His grin stretched wide. "Lick & Stick Enterprises. Fruits, wine… and high-end sex toys. The same ones I gave your maids, remember?"
"Wow." She blinked. "I didn't know you were a merchant."
"Of course. Impressive, right? Just what you'd expect from your master. But that's nothing. I still have a long way to go." He smirked. "And as my beautiful wife, you'll help me grow, won't you? You've already made a name for yourself in the merchant world."
