Chapter 732: Hard Bargain III
The Incubus System Chapter 722. Hard Bargain III
Mrs. Clea's PoV
After a short tense pause, one of the silhouettes spoke up. "So, if I understand correctly, you agree to the project under the condition that Ethan Strongheart retains his memory and emotions," they summarized.
Mrs. Clea nodded, her expression unwavering. "Yes, that's correct," she confirmed. "But there's one more condition. I will personally oversee the project and become Ethan's mentor," she declared, her words leaving no room for negotiation.
"Oh, what a brilliant idea!" one of the silhouettes sneered, dripping with sarcasm.
"Yeah, it's such a genius plan to turn Ethan Strongheart into your personal weapon against us," another chimed in.
Mrs. Clea's gaze hardened as she met their gazes head-on. "You think I'm asking for too much?" she retorted, her voice tinged with a hint of defiance. "After you used him as bait, is it really too much to ask for? Besides, let's not forget your own words," she reminded them, her tone laced with cynicism. "You said yourselves that there's no guarantee this vaccine will even work on him."
"Is that another threat?" one asked.
She shook her head, a wry smile tugging at her lips. "That's not a threat," she responded, her tone tinged with amusement. "I'm simply stating the facts as they are."