Chapter 663 She Was Luckier Than They Were

"They're asking for 10,000 dollars, and they want brides for their sons too. Otherwise, they won't allow the girls to go to school," Taylor said. "This time, Maverick rallied all the families in the village who have sons. They're demanding we comply, or not only will Sue and Ann be barred from school, but they'll also prevent any future daughters from being educated. "Maverick even said that while we may have people stationed here, we can't guard against them forever. It's a threat, plain and simple." Taylor's face darkened. "These people are beyond saving. Greedy and ungrateful, they are. We come here to help them, and not only do they not appreciate it, but they turn around and threaten us. "If we didn't have weapons, they probably would've attacked us already." He clenched his fists in frustration. "If not for the sake of these girls, I'd never want to set foot in this godforsaken place again." Natalie stayed composed. In truth, 10,000 dollars wasn't much for them—but this pre