Unwanted Protection

Cordelia said with a hoarse voice, "So, in your eyes, money can buy the most caring attention and love. That's wonderful. I need love, and I'm willing to pay for it."

She was aware of Gideon's stubbornness, so rather than attempting to convince him that Killian wasn't the person he believed him to be, she opted to tell him what he was more inclined to believe.

Gideon said, "I've already discharged