Arianna’s family was falling apart and facing a tragic demise, however, her heart sank when she clearly saw Travis Cooper’s name on the acquisition papers. She had no choice but to negotiate with him.
Arianna lowered her head and relaxed her shoulders to ease the tension. She should show him gratefulness to make him happier, she thought, but she just couldn’t do it.
“How would you be willing to leave my grandfather alone?”
He casually poured her a cup of tea and placed it in front of her before replying, “I think the correct person to ask is the judge, no? The offenders are usually punished. This is a matter of justice, isn’t it?”
Arianna was beginning to grow tired of his mood swings.
“He is old, and his body is failing him. He would not last long in prison.” Arianna continued to try to sway him.
“What can I do? I always admire devoted children.” His voice carried some ridicule, “But I’m not a charity. I only do transactions with interests. What would you do in exchange for the freedom of your grandfather?”
Travis intertwined the fingers of his one hand with the other and rested his hands on his stomach as he leaned back in his chair once more. His expression was a bit lazy, “Since you entered this door, I’ve been waiting for the drama of you selling your body and soul to me in order to save your family member.”
When Arianna didn’t reply, Travis explicitly said, “Maybe I’m just bored. I’d like to try something fun.”
Arianna’s stomach felt like it flipped. She looked at the handsome face that was now showing evil.

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He added, “Most white wines need to be consumed within a year or two before they lose quality. Homemade wines have an even shorter shelf life.”


“So wines have their lifetimes as well. Then the bottle we had in India, which was said to be the same age as me, would be considered ancient, right?”


“You are quite the student. A servant of mine told me a great analogy once. She said a newly made white wine is like a girl, and like a young woman after it is stored for one or two years. She becomes an old lady after a few more years. The transition is seamless, but it is noticeable in the taste.”


This was a fresh speech for Arianna and the change from ‘girl’ to ‘young woman’ pulled on her heartstrings. Arianna asked, “What kind of woman is compared to the wines that spoil or are made incorrectly.”


Then Arianna answered in her mind,’ Women like me, of course.’


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