Natasha looked at Xu Yun and Lin Ge and said calmly, "Even if I'm not the Su Daji in Baldwin's eyes, he won't just leave me here and force me to attack."
"Are you that confident?" Xu Yun asked.
Natasha felt that if she did not have that much confidence, then what was she doing by Baldwin's side all these years? Was she really just a plaything? A pawn that was worth using?
No, it was definitely not that simple. Natasha believed that she had a position by Baldwin's side, a position that no one in the entire Baldwin Group had. Natasha had to tell herself that.
That was very important.
"Natasha, what are you thinking about?" Xu Yun asked, "Do you suddenly feel that things won't go according to your plan?"
"I believe that the boss will give me an explanation. He will never give up on me. I know you have bad intentions, but your intentions are meaningless to me. The truth will disappoint you."
"I'm afraid the one who will disappoint you is not me." Xu Yun said, "Baldwin may not choose to force an attack, but what's the reason why he won't choose to do so?"
"Of course it's me!" Natasha said decisively.
"Of course it's you." Xu Yun nodded. "You played a very important role, but is the reason really what you think it is? Will Baldwin not dare to force an attack because he is worried about your safety, or does he have other ideas and goals? Is he worried about other reasons … such as … "
Natasha glared at Xu Yun. "Stop it!"
Xu Yun was interrupted, but he was not angry. "You don't want me to say it. It seems that you know what I want to say."
"Brother, you mean that the old fox is worried that his forceful attack will force his woman to betray him?" Lin Ge was startled.
Xu Yun smiled. Of course, Baldwin would be worried about that. Once Natasha was disappointed with his actions, she would definitely choose to betray him. Such a smart woman would never leave herself with no way out.
Natasha was a good subordinate by Baldwin's side, but why was it that Courtney in New York and Richie in Columbus were prejudiced against her or were extremely wary of her?
Obviously, their sharp sixth sense had already told them that Natasha's loyalty was too low.
Such a loyal woman was definitely not a friend to mercenaries like them.
No matter how much Baldwin appreciated her, no matter how much he valued her, he would definitely consider the words of his subordinates.
After all, they were all loyal subordinates who had followed him through life and death. They would never speak ill of a woman in front of him. They must have their reasons for reminding him.
Richie had even told a story about Su Daji. How could an old fox like Baldwin not listen to it at all?
Therefore, Baldwin was very sure of one fact, and that was that Natasha's loyalty was definitely not what it appeared to be on the surface. She might try her best to turn the tide for Baldwin's sake. She might risk her life for Baldwin's sake.
However, all of this was not just for Baldwin. Natasha was also doing it for herself so that she could continue to be the person above everyone else in the Baldwin Group.
Therefore, when Baldwin gave up on her due to some kind of threat, would Natasha's loyalty still exist?
This was something that no one dared to be sure of.
Natasha had an idol. It was the only female emperor in the history of Hua Xia. She was the strong woman who made Emperor Gaozong of Tang depose Empress Wang and make her the empress! She was the Empress who could monopolize the power of the inner palace!
Natasha's idol had become dizzy due to Emperor Gaozong's illness and could no longer see. He issued an edict to entrust her with administrative matters, and she began her journey from political participation to governance. Natasha felt that she had already reached this stage.
Although Baldwin did not suffer from dizziness, he was still old. His body was not as strong as it was when he was young. He definitely needed her at this time.
Natasha's idol and Emperor Gaozong sat in the same palace and were worshipped together. They were known as the two saints in the world. Natasha also wanted to be like her, someone who was on equal footing with Baldwin in the group!
Even after Emperor Gaozong's death, her idol appointed his third son, Li Xian, as the emperor and made himself the empress dowager to sit in the imperial court. Later on, he deposed Emperor Zhongzong and made him the Prince of Luling. He then appointed his fourth son, Li Dan, as the emperor.
In the end, Natasha's idol ascended the throne under the guidance of the Supreme Being Tian Shishi. He changed his name from Tang to Zhou and called himself the Emperor of Shengshen! After becoming the emperor, he opened imperial examinations, made exceptions for people, rewarded farmers, and developed the economy. He knew people well and was tolerant of people's opinions. During the half a century that he ruled the imperial court, the society was stable and the economy developed. This laid a solid foundation for the prosperous Hua Xia.
This was the woman that Natasha wanted to be. This was the goal that Natasha pursued her entire life.
Did Baldwin not know about all this?
That was obviously impossible. How could Baldwin not know about all this? How could Baldwin not understand Natasha? Baldwin was the one who knew best what kind of woman Natasha wanted to be.
So, what kind of decision would Baldwin make if he knew and understood all this?
When Ritchie appeared in front of Baldwin, Baldwin was stunned. "What happened? Why haven't you made a move yet? "
"Boss, Natasha is being held hostage by them. I didn't attack by force, so I came to ask for your opinion." Ritchie said, "The other party has stated that they only want to escape unscathed. They don't want to clash with us."
"Of course they want to escape unscathed!" Baldwin slammed his palm on the table. "But this isn't a place where they can leave just because they want to! What do they take this place for?! "
At this moment, Baldwin definitely couldn't tolerate it.
"Boss, they seem to have gotten what they wanted," Ritchie said. "Now, they are holding Natasha hostage because they want to use her to escape unscathed. Do we want to make peace with them or do we attack by force? Boss, please give the order. "
Baldwin fell silent. If he had acted impulsively just now, he would have definitely asked for a forceful attack.
However, he did not do so because he knew that a forceful attack would not bring them any results.
Baldwin knew Natasha all too well. Natasha was loyal, but her loyalty was variable!
As long as he, Baldwin, was in power and could give her the position of being second only to him, she would definitely be the most loyal person by his side. However, once she lost that position, she would not choose to remain loyal. She would choose to be loyal to someone who could give her the position of being second only to him.
The reason was simple. Natasha had always believed that she was worth it. She believed that she was worth it.
If Baldwin were to attack by force, it would be tantamount to giving up on Natasha. How could Natasha be loyal to someone who had given up on her?
She was a special woman, and it was for that reason that Baldwin was fascinated by her. She was a woman who fascinated him. This woman who fascinated him was someone he had to find a way to appease.
"Boss, if you want to attack by force, please give the order. All of us are ready to attack at any time."
"Wait." Baldwin raised his hand. "We have not reached that point yet. We cannot attack by force."
"Boss, you mean … … Natasha is more important than the thing they want to take away?" Ritchie asked.
Baldwin shook his head. "We cannot let them take away the thing. I will not allow that. However, if we attack by force, do you know what the consequences will be? "
Ritchie frowned. "Boss, no matter what, we will not let them escape. This is Columbus. We know everything here, but they do not. We have the right time, the right place, and the right people. We have all the advantages. "
"No." Baldwin shook his head. The so-called 'right time' meant nothing to him. Although the so-called 'right place' could not be ignored, once Natasha rebelled because of their attack, they would lose the advantage. After all, Natasha was familiar with Columbus.
As for the right people, that was nonsense. No one in this country truly liked them. They only feared people like them who relied on crime to make a fortune. It was not respect, but fear in their hearts.
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