Chapter 10 1 pound_5

Anna, Catherine, and Eileen listened intently, especially Eileen—she was the wife of a major estate owner.

But Eileen did not defend the estate owners; she just listened quietly.

This was the first time Winters had shared his thoughts with others; he had not even discussed it with Pierre.

"Do you think the interests of the farmers are more important than those of the estate owners and the legion?" Catherine asked pointedly, although she did not really understand the history of the Newly Reclaimed Land.

"I believe everyone's interests are important," Winters thought for a moment and answered, "But those with power should not exploit the flesh, blood, and bones of those without power; they are also people striving to live."