CHAPTER 321

The pub owner likely didn't expect Joanna to be here to redeem the man's freedom and didn't quite know what to do at that moment.

"Why are you hesitating? You're asking them to dance and entertain the customers to earn money, right? So what's the difference if I make a full payment?" Joanna asked.

She knew money couldn't solve everything, but it did, at least, have the ability to solve most. At the very least, for greedy businesspeople like these, money was their kryptonite.

"You are absolutely right, Miss Pierce. But we'd still have to think about this matter thoroughly. Why don't you wait for a bit while I discuss this with my business partners? We'll give you an answer shortly," the pub owner said and left the room.

Although it was her excuse to leave, she actually was reporting back to Ace.

"Buy my freedom?" Ace seemed intrigued upon hearing this.