Those families think I am reneging on the deal we made. I’ve already been accused of sabotaging them by letting two of my children enter the trials, especially the daughter who’s hand they are supposed to win. You’re a woman. I thought you understood the role you play for this family.” “There are other women in the trials,” I grumbled, and my mom shook her head at me as a warning to not fight back. “If Alex won, he didn't have to marry anyone in the syndicates. My competing is no different. If I win, you still have the power of Earth and Emerald but I wouldn’t need to marry anyone then. I
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