The Price of Freedom

Most people only see what they want to see and believe what they want to believe.

For example, the news that Lu Li has "superpowers" has been widely discussed online.

However, many people scoffed at this, firmly believing that the videos and photos were photoshopped pranks.

The older a person is, and the higher their education and position, the more likely they are to think this way.

After all, Blue Star is a world that operates on science and materialism.

Teresa, on the other hand, was a "centrist".

She felt that Lu Li had something different about him, but not to the extent of the exaggerated "superpowers" described online.

So when Teresa saw Lu Li's "Don't say I didn't warn you" post, her heart tightened immediately.

She only hoped that Lu Li would stop before Star Alliance Country got serious and escape quickly.

Escape to the Steel Alliance, the Black Continent, South America, or some other deserted place, and survive.

In that case, there might be hope of meeting again in the future.

Teresa sighed deeply, not understanding how things had turned out this way.

She had originally hoped to marry Lu Li as a testament to their further alliance.

Marriage has always been the best way to form alliances throughout history.

Lu Li is handsome, strong, and generous; he is truly the perfect match.

But now everything is gone...

Teresa glanced at her phone; she had just received a message that her bank account had been frozen due to illegal transactions.

Not long ago, they received 10 million dollars in "freedom funds" from Lu Li, and were similarly subjected to the "long-arm jurisdiction" of the Star Alliance Country.

But that's not all.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Aurora walked in, her face serious, and said:

"The lady revoked Shenlong Company's business license and restricted Jessica's departure from the country... it appears she is preparing to extradite her to the Star Alliance Country."

Upon hearing this, Teresa showed no surprise.

Lu Li caused such a huge uproar that the Star Alliance Country will definitely hold him accountable. Mother is trying her best to distance herself from him.

But Aurora paused, then said:

"The lady invited the regional president of Bungi Company to lunch tomorrow, and even specifically asked him to bring his son..."

"Bungi Company..."

This is the world's fourth-largest grain company, capable of manipulating grain prices across an entire country and wielding enormous influence.

Teresa's face paled; she already knew what her mother was plotting.

This time, however, she has no intention of yielding.

"Aurora, you'll help me, won't you?"

"I'm naturally on Miss Teresa's side, but you should think it over carefully..."

"I've thought it through very carefully!"

Teresa took off her top and said calmly, "Come on, let's do it the way we agreed."

"It will hurt a little, just bear with it."

Aurora pulled out the tools she had prepared beforehand and stood behind the girl with a complicated expression.

The two women struggled for an hour before finally stopping.

As Teresa put on her clothes and buttoned them, she said:

"I'm going to see my mother now. If anything unexpected happens... don't worry about me, just leave on your own."

Aurora didn't know how to persuade her, so she could only say:

"The lady won't do anything to you, you'll be fine."

Teresa hugged Aurora and said sincerely, "Thank you for all your dedication and help."

After saying that, she turned and walked out of the room.

Mexico's official residence is the "National Palace," located on the east side of Constitution Square.

Teresa arrived here without any obstacles.

The staff all recognized this elegant and beautiful lady, who was as graceful as Swan, and watched her sway gracefully as she entered the presidential office.

At that moment, Ms. Maria was in a cabinet meeting.

Upon seeing his daughter arrive, he said in a deep voice, "You may all leave now."

Despite the arrogant remarks, none of the cabinet ministers dared to object, and they all obediently got up and left.

After they left, Teresa said:

"Congratulations on taking control of the country, but I hope you remember whose credit this is."

Ms. Maria glanced at her daughter and said in a deep voice:

"You think I wanted to do this? He's too arrogant, leaving no room for compromise!"

Teresa hurriedly said, "Even so, at least remain neutral and withdraw the restrictions on Jessica..."

"Teresa!"

Ms. Maria stopped her daughter, then threw a document from the table at her, saying:

"Do you even know what kind of enemy we're facing?! Grain prices have risen by 40% in just half a month! Fertilizer and seed prices have doubled! A famine is brewing!"

The entire food trade in Mexico, from the production of seeds and fertilizers to transportation and distribution, is controlled by the Star Alliance Country.

It's easy to control food prices, plunge the people into hunger and riots, and ultimately overthrow the government.

This is true not only in Mexico, but in most countries around the world.

Teresa was speechless. In this situation, who would dare not bow their head?

Ms. Maria sighed and said:

"I originally wanted to project a tough image, but once I got on stage, I realized... we're just tiny insects."

As the woman continued speaking, she brought up another matter:

"I've invited the regional president of Bungi Company to lunch tomorrow, and his son will also be there. I hope you can join us."

Upon hearing this, Teresa's face immediately turned cold, and she said in a chilling voice:

"As agreed, I will be free once you are elected president."

"Of course I remember, but this time is different!"

Ms. Maria said gently:

"I want to find you a true husband, a powerful and wealthy man! And one who can also save the country from a massive famine!"

"I'm sorry, Mother."

Teresa shook her head decisively and said:

"Solving the people's basic needs is the responsibility of the president and the government. I'm tired and don't want to get involved anymore."

"Absurd!"

Ms. Maria was furious:

How could you say such irresponsible things! Your name doesn't deserve my surname!

Please, go ahead.

Teresa was unconcerned about being kicked out of the house, and dealt an even bigger blow to her mother.

She gently unbuttoned her shirt, took it off, and revealed her smooth, firm, and sexy body.

But when Ms. Maria saw it, she looked as if she had been struck by lightning:

"What... what's this on you?!"

On Teresa's back, a pair of wings were clearly tattooed, exuding a wild charm.

That's bad enough, but she also has a tattoo on her lower abdomen below her navel.

Countless lines combine to form the shape of a flower, but upon closer inspection, it is clearly the image of a uterus, full of decadent and licentious elements.

For someone of Teresa's social standing, getting such a tattoo was essentially tantamount to isolating herself from society.

Ms. Maria rubbed her daughter's skin vigorously, trying to tear off the tattoo.

Realizing her efforts were futile, she flew into a rage, screaming, "Are you crazy! Who gave you permission to get a tattoo?!"

Teresa calmly dressed herself and said, "My body is no longer your tool for trading."

"You're ruining yourself!"

Ms. Maria was so angry that she trembled all over and swallowed several handfuls of pills before she could calm down.

Just then, the Presidential Chief of Staff suddenly rushed in.

Completely ignoring the storm between the mother and daughter, the man handed over a tablet computer with trembling hands, saying in a trembling voice:

"Madam, you should take a look at this first!"

Maria and Teresa looked over and saw Lu Li's image appear on the tablet.

He stood there quietly as a tank roared toward him.

As he raised his hand, the ground beneath his feet suddenly transformed into a dragon's head, which emerged and overturned the tank!

The next update will be at 12 o'clock.