Vespera Bennett was uncertain what Aurelia Shaw meant by this. Was she planning to settle old scores?
She hadn't done anything good for Aurelia Shaw while in prison…
Only passed information for her.
But, that was just to get out, not to help Aurelia Shaw.
If Aurelia Shaw badmouthed her in front of Alaric Wood, given her current situation, she'd have nowhere to go but down.
Aurelia Shaw looked at Vespera Bennett's tense face and laughed softly, "Just joking."
Vespera Bennett looked at her in confusion.
"I'm not one to settle old scores, but I hold grudges. I remember everything you did in prison, but never considered pursuing it further. Since you're my person now, you're mine, and I don't like my people siding against me."
Vespera Bennett pondered the meaning of Aurelia Shaw's words.
Then she glanced at Aurelia Shaw and nodded, "Got it."
Vespera Bennett was smart; she understood the meaning without needing much explanation.
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