Simon Hughes's words weren't exactly pleasant, but Claire Vance had to admit he had a point.
Jayce and Candice Tate were both Wood Ability Users, and High Tier ones at that. With the two of them around, they could produce as many fruits and vegetables as they wanted.
If it came down to a war of attrition on that front, they would never win.
Once she realized this, Claire Vance's expression soured. "Then what do you propose we do? You called me over, so you must already have a plan. We're past the point of playing games, so stop being so mysterious and just spit it out!"
Simon Hughes leaned back on the sofa without answering. Instead, he glanced to the side. "Go get Dominic Crawford."
A few moments later, Dominic Crawford was escorted in.
Dominic Crawford's face was devoid of expression. He simply stood to the side, waiting, without speaking a word.
Simon Hughes didn't seem the least bit bothered by this. In fact, the smile on his face was even more cordial than before.
