HappyNovelChapter 773: When Neil finished his words, a chuckle escaped Aelfric, his tone laced with mockery. "Neil, seems like your intel network could use a tune-up." The jab hung in the air, but Neil, choosing discretion over confrontation, simply let it slide. Deep down, he knew his information sources were limited. He'd been laser-focused on taking down Connor and claiming the leadership of the Daniels family. He hadn't bothered much with international affairs, dismissing them as irrelevant.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, Aelfric, with his past as the deputy chief instructor at Doomsday Base, had a reach that extended far beyond local power plays. His network was vast, his knowledge expansive. Neil's narrow focus seemed almost amateurish in comparison to Aelfric's broader, more seasoned perspective.
Aelfric had been in rooms Neil could only dream of, with players like Lambert, who commanded an international organization. The idea of joining forces with someone like Lambert was something Neil couldn't even begin to fathom. When Aelfric first floated the idea of recruiting Lambert to take down Connor, it was clear Neil didn't grasp the depth of what that meant.
But Aelfric wasn't surprised. He didn't expect Neil to fully understand the complexities at play. After letting the mockery hang in the air, Aelfric continued, "You do remember why Amiri went to the Sunrise, right?" "Of course," Neil shot back. "Connor had made it clear he wanted Amiri gone. Amiri went to the Sunrise to face Connor head-on, hoping to settle things once and for all.” galnovshosts captivating tales Aelfric gave a brief nod, his expression growing more thoughtful. "Exactly. At that time, Connor and Amiri were at each other's throats. Their meeting on the Sunrise had everyone on edge, expecting a bloody showdown. But what did we get? Amiri's sudden, mysterious death, and Connor just walked away without saying a word. That wasn't just unusual. It was downright suspicious." "But didn't the Sunrise announce that they were responsible for Amiri's death?" Neil asked, a hint of confusion creasing his brow.
"There's more to it," Aelfric replied, his voice lowering as if to share a secret. "Rumor has it Connor was behind Amiri's death. The Sunrise's master, Paul, owed Connor a favor and took the blto square the debt. If a rumor like that reached me, you can bet Lambert's heard it, too. And if there's one thing he hates, it's Connor." Neil's eyes narrowed as he mulled this over. “Even so, does Lambert have the guts to go after Connor or the Sunrise? After Amiri's death, Lambert's been lying low, avoiding any major moves." "That's just a cover," Aelfric said with a knowing look. "Given the right opportunity, Lambert would jump at the chance to take Connor down. Alone, he might hesitate, but with us backing him, he'll have the motive and the confidence to strike." Neil suddenly felt like the pieces were clicking into place. "So, do you really think you can bring Lambert on board?" His eyes narrowing slightly in thought, Aelfric replied, "Let's talk more about that once I'm back on my feet." Dancing with the devil was a gof high stakes, and teaming up with the likes of Lambert was no different. Lambert's team, which was led by Amiri before, had a reputation that could send shivers down the spine of anyone on the international stage. Partnering with them was like stepping onto a razor-sharp tightrope. Sure, it could lead to immense power and influence and maybe even give them the upper hand to crush their enemies. But one wrong move and they'd be sliced to pieces, or worse, end up six feet under.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs long as things stayed smooth, the alliance would be golden. But if Lambert decided to flip the script, it would be a disaster waiting to happen. The man had a reputation for being as ruthless as they come, and crossing him was like signing your own death warrant.
Given the stakes, this wasn't a partnership Aelfric was eager to jump into. But he had no other options, and the decision was becoming less of a choice and more of a necessity. Given that nothing was set in stone yet, he wasn't about to reveal too much to Neil.
Ever the sly fox, Neil caught onto the Sing hesitation. He knew when to push and when to step back, so he decided not to press further flashing a knowing smile instead. “Well, then, I'll wait for the good news. You're seriously injured right now, so I'll let you rest up. Wouldn't want to be a bother."
A brief nod from Aelfric was all the acknowledgment Neil got before his gaze shifted to Derek. Standing off to the side, lost in his own thoughts, Derek suddenly snapped back to attention after sensing the weight of Aelfric's stare. “Aelfric, do you have any orders?" Derek's voice was soft, respectful, almost too careful.
Without missing a beat, Aelfric asked, "I told you to keep a close eye on the Daniels Group's dealings with Windsoul Robots. Have you been following through?"
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