"So, tell me, brother. Do you enjoy handing out money for information like that?" Estelle asked, her voice laced with playful curiosity.
"Well, at times, it's a necessity," I replied, keeping my tone indifferent.
People act based on two things: pleasure and money. Without one or the other, no one moves. It's a fundamental truth—one that dictates how the world operates. That's why, in this era, one must indulge or entice others with either to bend them to their will. It's the perfect method—to loosen their tongues, to keep them in your pocket, ensuring they remain useful when the time comes.
Estelle let out a soft hum before flashing me a knowing smile.
"I see. I suppose you must have had a rather rough start in life to think that way," she mused, hands folded behind her back.
