Back Off

"I've been watching her closely for some time now,"Corrick began, a glint of calculation in their eyes. "Her weakness lies in her emotions. Unlike Edwina, she isn't driven by greed or an obsession with wealth. She takes after her father in that regard—idealistic, sentimental, and painfully naive. It's almost pitiable, really. She hasn't inherited a shred of Edwina's cunning or ruthlessness, and that will be her downfall. We won't even have to get our hands dirty for now."

Matthew's brow furrowed, his tone sharp. "And what exactly are you getting at?"