“Selling face?”


    Upon hearing this, Lord Banks responded with noticeable emotion: “In this world, everything has its price. People often say that the betrayal of a father is worse than the sky itself. But if you offer him 100 million, or even 10 billion, there’s always a sum that can sway him.”<fnabad> The source of th?s content is find[?]ovel</fnabad>


    He then shifted his tone: “However! The crucial point is determining how much it truly costs to buy this face. If it really requires 10 billion or even 100 billion, would you be willing to pay that?”


    Zayne fell silent, grappling with his thoughts. He desperately wanted to save Xion.


    Xion is his own flesh and blood; even tiger poison wouldn’t consume her, so how could he stand by and watch her perish?<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Xion is a top-tier master of the Banks Family, and being so young, if she could be saved, she could significantly contribute to the family’s future. Nevertheless, whether driven by emotion or logic, every n must consider the costs involved.


    If the price truly soared into the tens of billions or even hundreds of billions, the Banks Family might refuse to agree. After all, outside of him and the old man, no one within the family knew that Xion was his daughter; they believed she was merely a subordinate of the Banks Family.


    Spending tens of millions on a subordinate would seem reasonable. For an elite expert like Xion, a few hundred million might be grudgingly epted.


    However, if the expenditures exceeded that, it would raise eyebrows among outsiders. Even if Zayne managed to justify it, people would undoubtedly specte about hidden motives.


    Noticing Zayne’s silence, Lord Banks offered reassurance: “Zayne, if Xion is indeed part of the Banks Family, your daughter, and my granddaughter, I want nothing more than for her to be safe. Yet, in business, we must always weigh the pros and cons. If potential disadvantages outweigh the advantages, it’s best not to push forward.”


    Zayne, filled with anguish, questioned, “Dad, what cost is the Banks Family willing to bear for Xion? We have already invested significantly to rescue Fitz and Zara this time…”


    After a moment of contemtion, Lord Banks replied, “Given that Xion is essentially a concubine and her status is somewhat disgraceful, we cannot equate her with Zara. Let’s set a limit—within one billion, to keep the ounting discreet. If it’s higher, it could raise unnecessary questions from others, including your wife.”


    Zayne hesitated briefly before saying, “Alright, I’ll give it a shot. I n to fly to Osaka soon to see if I can locate the right person to negotiate.”


    Lord Banks cautioned, “Don’t go. The Japanese government is already aware that you’re the one pulling the strings. They’re currently unwilling to escte matters with the Banks Family. They’ll likely refrain from pursuing further after apprehending those responsible. But if you don’t tread carefully and leave Japan quickly, there’s a chance that if someone from our side spills your involvement, the Japanese government might change their stance ande after you!”


    After considering his father’s words, Zayne realized the wisdom behind them.


    In this scenario, the Japanese government has, in some way, protected the Banks Family’s reputation in exchange for a bit of face. As long as they see justice served for the perpetrators, they won’t hold the Banks Family ountable.


    However, if Zayne were to act openly and attempt to mediate in Osaka, it might appear shameless to the Japanese authorities.


    In that case, the Japanese government could easily turn against them.


    With that thought in mind, he sighed and said, “I understand, Dad. I’ll return from Aomori early tomorrow morning.”