Hidden Rules

Inside a small shack in the slums, Jones opened the door and walked in, then closed it behind him. He casually went to the window at the side, glanced outside, and only drew the curtains after seeing nothing unusual.

Only then did Jones switch on the light in the shack, filling it with a faint glow.

The bulb cast a dim yellow light, yet it was enough to reveal someone seated behind the table—a person with dragon horns and strange armor.

"Mr. Jiao." Jones pulled out a chair and sat across from Mr. Jiao.

"You were seven minutes and eight seconds late. What happened?" Mr. Jiao stared at Jones and asked.

"Catherine convened an emergency meeting. All retainers and advisers had to attend. I couldn't refuse, so I could only come here after the meeting ended," Jones explained.

"What emergency meeting? Was it related to the Di Man Race?" Mr. Jiao asked directly.

"No. Catherine wanted the two pets on Merchant Star, but she didn't know who owned them. She asked us to think of a way to get those two pets for her." Jones explained the matter in detail.

Mr. Jiao was slightly disappointed after hearing this and did not ask further. Changing the subject, he said, "You have been with Catherine for four years now. How is the plan progressing?"

Jones said helplessly, "Catherine is extremely suspicious by nature. She does not easily trust anyone. I have been in her household for four years, yet I still have not gained her trust. It is difficult to take things a step further."

"The Divine Response Group will soon be fully activated. Catherine's side is extremely important. You need to put more thought into it and gain her trust as soon as possible," Mr. Jiao said.

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