Fujiwara Shinnosuke's plan was simple: since he would most likely be pushed out to take the blame, he might as well go all the way and openly take the side of the Chinese noble families. He was just a low-level operative anyway, and the chances of the Gattuso Family casually throwing him under the bus were high. It was more practical to defect outright and find himself a new master.
But those accusations left Cheng Shuangfan stunned.
What collusion? What experiments? What cover-up of the truth?
Cheng Shuangfan had been the head of the China Branch for so many years, yet today was the first day he had learned that the Chen Family's compound contained so many thrilling and dangerous things.
But how had his own subordinates colluded with the Chen Family and the Gattuso Family while keeping their direct superior completely in the dark?
"That's impossible! Calm down, everyone. There must be some misunderstanding here!"
Cheng Shuangfan absolutely could not accept this blame. No matter how much truth there was in the accusations, if he admitted it, his position as branch head would be finished!
The torrential rain swept in on howling cold winds, soaking everyone's clothes and cheeks, yet it could not change the grave atmosphere at the scene.
The noble family representatives across from them refused to relent. "Whether it's a misunderstanding or not isn't for your Secret Party to decide! We now have direct testimony from a Gattuso. Your Secret Party is highly suspicious, so don't cause trouble for us at a time like this. Don't say we didn't warn you!"
Cheng Shuangfan gritted his teeth. "Wait! If you're accusing the Secret Party's Gattuso Family because of this witness, then what is your basis for accusing the Sigurd Family of the Council of Elders?"
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