Answer: Option D is the correct answer
Explanation: Saying the phrase "as the devil will have it" doesn't literally mean devil or affiliating devil with God. The word devil is used to describe an unpleasant situation. In the context the phrase means nothing good will result from the situation when the two characters meet.
Answer:
Option D - it subtly suggests that no good will come from the meeting between these two characters
Explanation:
The phrase "as the devil would have it" can be used to indicate that the meeting was brought about by chance, or that it would result in misfortune