Danya's expression changed because she had suddenly thought of a possibility.
If the protest march she organized really succeeded and had an excellent effect, leaving Mikhail humiliated and severely damaging his reputation—
Of course, such damage would only count as "flesh wounds" to Mikhail. At most, it might create some hidden future troubles; it would not immediately cripple him.
But what would she gain from it?
Leaving aside whether the benefits they had promised could actually be delivered, what if they were ruthless enough to expand their "victory" and simply get rid of her?
That was not merely possible. It was extremely likely!
In a place like Moscow, the death of an obscure little lawyer would not amount to much.
And getting rid of her would bring enormous benefits to the Moscow Faction. It was practically a small investment with quick returns.
After all, she had led the residents in protesting the demolition, then blocked the entrance to the Duma Building to demonstrate against Mikhail, leaving Mikhail disgraced and humiliated.
Under those circumstances, if something happened to her, who would be the prime suspect?
Without question, Mikhail might never be able to clear his name. Everyone would think he was the "murderer"!
Even if no evidence could ultimately be found and the matter was dropped—
For a politician like Mikhail, having the huge label of "murderer" slapped onto his head, with everyone knowing about it... honestly, his political career might as well be over.
Wasn't that exactly what the Moscow Faction wanted to see?
So perhaps Mikhail would not harm her, but the Moscow Faction might now be the ones who most wanted her dead!
Having figured this out, Danya felt a wave of lingering fear.
Fortunately, she had reacted quickly enough. The moment she saw that the protest