Grace stopped speaking for a moment, allowing her words to sink in before adding, "In return, I want authority. I want influence. I want access to the Alliance's networks, intelligence, and supply chains."
The leaders exchanged glances.
Despite what she was asking in return, there was no denying that her offer was tempting, too tempting to ignore.
They needed her. They needed her barriers, her knowledge, and her resources.
Finally, Madam Elara spoke. "You are no leader of any country, and yet you want equal authority as us in this Council?"
Grace didn't even blink and a smirk formed on her lips as she turned her attention to the woman. "I never knew that being a part of this alliance meant having a country at your back. I thought it's about what you can bring into this alliance."
The leaders once again exchanged glances, not only among themselves but also with the military leaders of their countries who were present in the meeting room.
