This time, however, it was different. Casey asked her to deliver the embroidery to the Clifford family, specifically to the bride, and it certainly involved that bride. The task involved outsiders, something Davey would never condone. Despite her usual courage, Jimena couldnt bring herself to do it.
Suddenly, Casey rose from her bed and knelt before Jimena. Please Please, Jimena.
Jimena nervously tried to help Casey up, saying, Maam, its not that I dont want to help, but Im really scared of Davey. He
It wont happen. Casey took Jimenas hand firmly and reassured her, You dont have to go yourself. Just find someone trustworthy to deliver it.
Casey then promised, As soon as the bride gets it, I assure you shell take you and your whole family away from Aurora, to anywhere you wish, and shell also provide you with a lot of money.
Upon hearing this, Jimena hesitated. Leaving Aurora was her biggest dream.
Jimena yearned for a place with fair laws, where people werent judged by their status, a place where she could feel safe. She was tired of being seen as a mere commoner. Ambrosia seemed like the perfect escape. In Ambrosia, even those who couldnt read wouldnt go hungry, and those with skills could lead a better life. Her family wouldnt be branded as lowly commoners, scorned by others.
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With such an opportunity before her, Daveys threats suddenly seemed less daunting.
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Besides, Davey hadnt harmed anyone lately. Maybe he was becoming less volatile, or perhaps she just hadnt witnessed it.
In any case, this prospect deeply moved Jimena!
Jimena looked at Casey, her mind made up. Madam, Im willing to help, but how much are you offering?
Money could sometimes wield great power.
Jimena had served in Aurora for over twenty years. Despite being a qualified doctor, she was never shown any respect. She had worked in the homes of the wealthy, where people looked down on her from their lofty perches.
In Aurora, even middle-class families had their own family doctors.
Jimena had never wanted that role, nor had she wanted to join the Glyn family, but circumstances had forced her hand. Now, an opportunity to shed her commoner status had presented itself. Who wouldnt want to seize the chance to rise above?
Casey hadnt expected Jimena to ask about the money. The amount she had in mind was substantial, but she was out of touch with current prices. If she could get out, she planned to offer an amount that would match the external value.
After some thought, Casey quoted a figure that had been substantial twenty years earlier. I can offer you five million.
Five million? Jimena was shocked. She then scoffed. Madam, five million wouldnt even buy the clasp of a necklace in your collection.
Jimena knew the value of Caseys jewelry. Each piece was worth tens of millions, all exceptionally high quality.
This was a side of Jimena that Casey had never seen before. The greed that had been lurking beneath the surface finally erupted.
How much are you asking for? Casey inquired.
Jimena, realizing Casey was out of touch with current prices, replied, Eighty million.
Jimena had initially thought to ask for a hundred million, but feared asking too much might jeopardize the negotiation. She voluntarily dropped the price by twenty million, settling on eighty million, which seemed fair.
Casey was taken aback, yet found the arrangement to her liking. She wasnt fond of being in debt to anyone. The arrangement was straightforward. She provided the funds, and Jimena completed the task. She nodded in agreement. I agree.