Chapter 40

• The child was not what Clarence wanted. The Jason family, a large, fat chunk of meat, was in front of him, which was a good thing because he would no longer have the bargaining chip to control him. How could he voluntarily turn down this chance that had been given to him?
• "Uncle!" Holding her hand, Joanna reassured her, saying, "Don't worry, Annie. There is always a way to solve a problem." And Dempsey was familiar with Clarence's character.
• At this point, getting the Conrad and Jason families married was the most crucial thing to do. Thus, all he could say to him was in a consultative manner: "Clarence, Annie will always be your little sister. You're putting her and the Jason family in a difficult and unpleasant situation if you do this."