Hypnosis

Something was wrong with that emotion!

Normally, upon hearing that one's superior was an undercover agent for the evil faction, the reaction should have been shock, confusion, and disbelief, followed by wondering whether it was a political rival framing the superior!

Even if Assistant Emma harbored resentment toward her superior, Vinnie Berent, any gloating should have come only as a secondary emotion. It absolutely should not have been her instinctive reaction; otherwise, she would not have deserved to hold the position of ministerial assistant.

Such an emotional response could only mean that Emma knew Vinnie Berent was not a spy within Heaven's Punishment, which was why she felt neither shock nor confusion.

And there was that disdainful emotion. Zhang Yuanqing interpreted it as Emma dismissing his words with scorn, carrying the smug superiority of someone behind the scenes watching a show.

But before Zhang Yuanqing could sense more closely, Emma reined in all her emotions.

"When did you join forces with Sean Mead?" Vinnie regained her composure. Narrowing her beautiful eyes, she stared coldly at Zhang Yuanqing.

Zhang Yuanqing did not answer. Instead, he said to All Under Heaven Returns to Fire and Red Chicken Bro, "You two, leave first."

The two Fire Masters turned and left without a word.

Zhang Yuanqing gave Emma a deep look. "Assistant Emma, I have something to discuss with Minister Vinnie."

Emma cast Vinnie an inquiring look.

Vinnie nodded, her face dark.

After Emma left, Vinnie Berent clasped her hands together, elbows resting on the desk. Blue arcs of electricity flickered in her dark brown pupils.

"Are you here to negotiate on Sean Mead's behalf?"

Zhang Yuanqing could feel the electric charges in the surrounding air growing highly active. His body hair and the hair on his head showed faint signs of standing on