Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew) novel Chapter 3545

Paxton's words were spoken with unmistakable sincerity. Still, Orla shook her head slightly, her voice flat as she replied, "There's no need for me to lie to you. It's the truth, and as for this marriage contract, I think it's best to put the matter to rest. If you're seeking compensation, feel free to let me know."

Her tone was gentle, without a trace of harshness.

After all, Paxton's father and her own had been sworn brothers. Even if she had no desire to marry Paxton, she owed it to their fathers' bond to reject him with kindness.

At that moment, Brennan rose from his seat once more, his eyes fixed on Orla. "Governor, Mr. Whitmoor is one of the Viper Crew's appointed Inspector Generals in the West Montiria Islands—a position of considerable power and influence. If the two of you were to marry, Ore Island would undoubtedly prosper even more quickly. Please, I urge you to reconsider."

With that, Brennan fell to his knees, bowing deeply as if pleading for the future of the island.

Orla's smile faded as her gaze turned cold. "Mr. Dallinger, do you understand the implications of what you're saying? Should I interpret this as… an act of coercion?"

Her final words carried an unmistakable weight, and the air around them seemed to tighten as several guards appeared silently around the perimeter of the main hall.

Brennan's expression shifted slightly, though he quickly lowered his head. "I would never dare, Governor."

Orla's lips curled into a cold smile. "Never dare? I think you dare quite a bit."

Brennan's face darkened as anger and ambition flickered in his eyes. Lifting his gaze to meet Orla's directly, he no longer bothered to conceal his intentions.

"If you refuse to reconsider, I will have no choice but to act in the island's best interest. I'll eliminate those who have misguided you. And to be honest, Governor, I have 5,000 well-armed men stationed outside the Governor's Keep. All it takes is one command, and they will storm this place."