"Why come to the 'Oriental'?"
"To seek cooperation!"
"To save ourselves through cooperation!"
"Or rather...
Struggle!"
Jacqueline was well aware of her purpose for being on the 'Oriental', so she kept her demeanor as humble as possible.
She not only prepared to cooperate with Marinda as much as possible, but she was also prepared to give up everything.
However, Jacqueline had never imagined that Marinda would use such a method.
She chose to resolve the deadlock between her and Catherine in such a formal manner.
If she became Marinda's sworn sister, then both she and Catherine could seek Marinda's protection, and Marinda could openly involve herself in some of Seberlin's affairs, unless...
Her father expelled her and Catherine.
And wasn't that what she wanted?
Nevertheless, this approach came with substantial risks.
