"Why have you come?" Unsure of Emily's intentions, although Han Shuo's expression was normal, his heart was a mess. He smiled apologetically at Emily.
"I've only come to discuss with you how we should deal with the chief of the Gryphon Legion." It was unknown whether or not Emily was doing this on purpose, but she didn't even glance at Han Shuo after entering. She only looked at Phoebe and Candice as they spoke.
"Eh? Aren't you Madame Emily? Why do you know Brian? What's going on?" Phoebe's interest in the relationship between Emily and Han Shuo was obviously far greater than dealing with the Gryphon Legion. She couldn't help but ask when she saw that the person who'd come was Emily.
Phoebe sneaked a glance at Han Shuo after speaking and walked towards Han Shuo with a flushed face. She even reached out her slender, jade hands to hold onto Han Shuo's arm, raising her head in a show of force at Emily.
If it had been yesterday, Han Shuo could have disregarded Phoebe's face and explained that the relationship between the two was just an act. But after last night's romantic entanglement, there was no way he could explain anything now. He could only smile awkwardly at Emily without saying a word.
A complicated luster flickered in Emily's eyes as she looked deeply at Han Shuo. Han Shuo felt a strong sense of guilt in his heart after staring at her for a while. His expression hardened as he took a deep breath and said to Phoebe, "Actually, my relationship with Emily is …"
"We're both superiors and subordinates of the Dark Mantle. We've only taken on the same mission at the same time this time, Miss Phoebe need not take it to heart!" Just as Han Shuo was about to explain, Emily had been closely watching Han Shuo's expression and suddenly interrupted Han Shuo's following words, glossing over what Han Shuo had been about to say.
Han Shuo was flabbergasted. He didn't understand why Emily would say this. When he looked at Emily with surprise, he found that Emily was giving him a gratified smile. It was as if Emily only needed Han Shuo's true approval from the bottom of his heart. It was as if Han Shuo's decision was what she wanted. It wasn't to compete with Phoebe for undeserved fame and the pleasure of a moment.
Phoebe felt a bit awkward after hearing Emily's words. It was as if she was being petty. It was a good thing that Phoebe was also a strong woman in charge of a large firm. After only a moment of awkwardness, Phoebe immediately put down Han Shuo and walked leisurely to Emily's side. She bowed slightly and said apologetically, "I'm sorry sister Emily, I was overthinking things. With your identity and status, you naturally wouldn't take a liking to a scoundrel like him!"
Emily deeply agreed with Phoebe's way of cursing Han Shuo as a scoundrel. However, Emily sighed slightly in her heart and thought to herself, I just had to board this scoundrel's pirate ship and now I can't extricate myself.
"Mm, it's impossible for me to like a rude and disrespectful fellow like him. Besides, I'm already married, so it's even more impossible. Don't let your imagination run wild. "Emily sighed lightly in her heart, but still wore a smile on her face as she comforted Phoebe.
"I'd long since noticed that this fellow was always secretive. So he's from the Empire's Dark Mantle. We should've guessed long ago." Candice looked at Han Shuo with interest and said with a light smile.
Contrary to Han Shuo's expectations, both Phoebe and Candice didn't seem surprised at all after his identity had been exposed by Emily. It was as if Han Shuo's actions had long since been taken for granted by them that he was from a secret organization. Emily's revelation seemed to only help them confirm the suspicions in their hearts.
"That's what I said, he's always been secretive. As a student of the necromancy major, he often does strange things. So he has another identity as a member of the Dark Mantle. This completely explains his strange actions in the past." Phoebe chuckled lightly and rolled her eyes at Han Shuo from afar on Emily's side, as if blaming Han Shuo for keeping secrets from her.
Shrugging, Han Shuo said, "Alright, I think now isn't the time to talk about these things. How to help Phoebe extricate herself from this matter and take down Gryphon Legion chief Bob Ascher should be our top priority right now?"
The two girls finally stopped discussing Han Shuo's identity after hearing Han Shuo's words. Because Emily didn't know how much Han Shuo had told the two girls, it was still Han Shuo who explained things to the two girls this time.
"My senior brother Lawrence is also in Valen City?" Phoebe was a bit surprised when Han Shuo mentioned Lawrence's existence and exclaimed softly.
Nodding, Han Shuo said, "That's right, Lawrence will also help us in this matter. He originally came to Valen City because of his cousin Lisa's family. What happened to Lisa's family was completely caused by the chief of the Gryphon Legion. Lawrence wants to take revenge for Lisa's family, so he will do his best to help us. "
Han Shuo had understood Lawrence's purpose in coming after their last conversation. It wasn't just to save Lisa, but to eliminate the chief of the Gryphon Legion and support his own people in the position of chief. However, Han Shuo couldn't say much to the two girls due to Lawrence's identity, so he could only say that he was only willing to help because of Lisa.
"I've already done as you requested and secretly dripped a drop of blood onto one of the siege weapons. We were escorted all the way to a place in the west of the city before being taken away by the soldiers of the Gryphon Legion. I think that the Gryphon Legion's weapons storehouse must be there. We can look there. "Phoebe narrated her actions after leaving Han Shuo after Han Shuo had finished speaking.
"Very good, the Gryphon Legion's weapons storehouse is indeed there. I'll be able to ascertain the direction after making a trip there. As long as we obtain the records of the Gryphon Legion's purchase of this batch of siege weapons and report it to our superiors, we'll be able to catch Bob Ascher red-handed for the crime of treason. "Han Shuo was overjoyed when he heard Phoebe's words.
Han Shuo and the three girls discussed for a while after he'd spoken. They used a mission as an excuse to leave with Emily.
Candice frowned when Han Shuo and Emily had just walked out of the room, "I keep feeling that his relationship with Madame Emily isn't quite right. The tone of their conversation seems a bit too intimate."
"Heh heh, don't overthink things. Madame Emily is a widow and a member of the Betteridge family. Nothing will happen to her." Phoebe had a blissful smile on her face as she comforted Candice.
"Oh right, you two haven't really put on an act, have you? Otherwise, you wouldn't have such an expression." Candice suddenly exclaimed softly in surprise when she saw Phoebe's expression of a little girl immersed in love and happiness.
Phoebe's face became even redder when she heard Candice's question. She said bashfully, "Last night … last night we already …"
"My gosh, Phoebe, you're too open. You slept with him so quickly?" Candice's red lips parted and she couldn't help but cry out before Phoebe had finished speaking.
"Pah! What nonsense are you spouting, we only … only confirmed our relationship last night! "Phoebe's face was flushed red with embarrassment as she cursed Candice lowly and hurriedly defended herself.
"I think it's not just confirmed our relationship, there's something else you're hiding from your expression. Hurry up and tell me the truth!" Candice watched Phoebe attentively and immediately closed in on Phoebe with a face full of gossip after she'd finished speaking, viciously demanding that Phoebe explain everything.
Han Shuo and Emily didn't immediately go on their mission after leaving Candice's room, but instead walked towards Emily's room together with tacit understanding.
After the two entered the room and closed the door, Han Shuo casually pulled Emily into his arms and asked softly, "Why?"
"I only need to know that you have me in your heart. That's enough. I'm much older than you, and I also have the status of the Betteridge family's daughter-in-law. If you try to expose our relationship, it will have a great impact on both you and me." Emily snuggled into Han Shuo's arms and sighed softly, speaking of her difficulties.
Before Han Shuo's strength was strong enough, it would indeed have a great impact if their relationship was exposed, especially to Emily. This was especially true for Emily. Not only would it affect her brother's career, it would also be an ugly blow to the Betteridge Family. Therefore, Emily could only lament and feel sorry for herself, but there was nothing she could do.
"Phoebe is a good girl. Although her birth isn't noble, at least she's clean and has no fetters. You should be with her. Her business will also help your career in the future. I can completely understand you!" Emily buried her head in Han Shuo's chest and murmured softly.
"I promise you, our sneaky days will only be temporary. There will be a day when no one in the entire Empire will dare to interfere in my affairs. I will give you what you deserve! " Han Shuo promised with a resolute expression. He kissed Emily's body fiercely and carried her to the bedroom. Emily responded to Han Shuo with an unprecedented passion, perhaps wanting to make up for the hidden bitterness she felt this time through intense pleasure.
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