But Vivian did not back away. She lifted her head and met Jared's eyes. "Young Master Chance, my family may not be as vast as the Palace, yet after a thousand years in Cloudhaven City we are no pushover. If they dare enter the House of Chance for you, we will block them with everything we have."
She paused, her tone firm. "As long as you help me enter the Dragonmere, our family will stand behind you. Should the Palace come, we will meet them for you."
Jared studied her, a faint flash of surprise sliding across his eyes.
This woman truly has backbone...
He stayed quiet for a moment, then a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Miss Chance, do you know why I claimed the tournament was only for celestial elixir?"
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