Chapter 338: Securing Support
Talia crossed her arms in front of her chest slowly as she leaned back calmly. For a long moment, she simply studied Aria. Her brown eyes carried the authority of a woman who had led Runewoven through fire and ash.
They might’ve been on death’s door when Kaiden and co appeared, but for years, Runewoven was doing excellent on their own. Only the recent tragedies have tarnished their track record, and only because they got two back-to-back dungeons that had level limitations.
They had competent veterans, but they simply couldn’t enter the dungeons to clear them.
As Talia’s eyes bore into Aria, the silver-haired beauty did not look away. She held her gaze without flinching, even having a smile materialize on her lips as their wills clashed.
Finally, Talia’s voice broke the silence.
"Unlike Robert, I don’t find Kaiden’s request outlandish."
Robert, red-faced, shot up. "What?!"
Talia didn’t so much as blink at his outburst. She simply raised her chin and continued with steel in her tone.
"Whether we like it or not, Kaiden is a silent shareholder. He’s one of us now. Instead of doing our utmost to alienate him from the rest of us, we should be doing the opposite, which is helping him when we can."
She let that hang in the air for a moment before adding, "And after the little stunt that ChronosX CEO pulled, I’d say he left a very sour taste in my mouth. If you want the truth, I’m firmly on Kaiden’s side in this argument, even if the points that man brought up are valid. The way he did so was unacceptable."