Chapter 622: Chapter 622: Does he not understand? [Golden Ticket - Bonus]

The Earl's hand extended towards the quill, a gesture that appeared to demand considerable physical exertion, as though the mere act of grasping the writing implement imposed an immense, unseen burden. His fingers closed around the quill's tip, lifting it from the desk with a trembling grip that threatened to drop it several times before he managed to bring it to the contract's signature line.

"This isn't right," he whispered, voice barely audible.

"This isn't how things are supposed to work. There should be. there should be a process, negotiation, time to."