Umbrella's Containment: The First Line of Defense
Chapter 914

Sacrifice Appearance

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"Uncle."

After hearing Arthur, Heros said with a smile, "Actually, if you wanted to, you could directly replace Morgan and Mark, couldn't you?"

"Mm, it wouldn't be difficult." Arthur did not deny it, but then changed tack. "However, everything needs to be reasonable. We've just arrived, and we don't have the support of a Confidentiality Agreement. Replacing Morgan and Mark would create too many hidden problems, and there'd be no benefit to doing so.

"It would be better to put Mark in power. That would both go along with the people's wishes and ensure the stability of the Lighthouse."

"Then... what should we do?" Heros asked.

"From my observations, Jing Nan seems like she could serve as a breakthrough point. She treats the City Lord with great respect, and she also has a good relationship with Mark and Ran Bing. That would allow us to obtain more useful information," Arthur explained.

"Jing Nan?" Heros was stunned. "Uncle, how can you be sure she'll tell you anything?"

"Ho~!" Hearing his nephew's question, Arthur raised his left hand and brushed back his long bangs, saying confidently, "Do you know who your uncle is? Back then, I flirted with half the maids in our palace, and I even managed to woo the Primarch Mother.

"So, winning over a girl with an emotional blank is incredibly easy. Besides, I've already figured out Jing Nan's personality. It'll be simple."

"Really?" Heros frowned slightly and leaned back, questioning him. "But I heard the maids don't have a very good opinion of you. Also, Uncle... if we're talking about looks, I seem to have the advantage, don't I?"

"Hey?! You little brat!" Seeing that even his nephew dared to mock him, Arthur sat straight up on the bed.

He clenched his right fist and smacked the top

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