From the way Joy spoke, it seemed like he really had no idea about it.
Ling Lan was not so ready to let her guard down and dismiss her suspicions toward Joy,
"You mean to tell me the president of your country isn't in his own nation and none of you are aware? How is that possible? Joy, I advise you to stop playing dumb and lay out your schemes in full! Otherwise, get ready to be chopped up and fed to the wolves!"
Joy replied gravely,
"Are you seriously lacking a brain?"
His retort was equally ruthless,
"If I truly were part of the so-called conspiracy you're talking about, do you think I'd hang around here waiting to be caught by you?"
"..."
"Why would I, who can freely come and go as I please, stay here and not leave? Isn't it just because of the alliance between us that in case you face an issue, I might be able to offer my advice?"
Joy spoke with apparent sincerity.
Ling Lan, however, tugged at the corner of her mouth, clearly unconvinced by his words,
