“Yes, I have already instructed them to leave. Did you think I would give you the opportunity to use me to threaten them?” Barney replied firmly.

“Mr. President, don’t worry. I’ve sent our men to keep an eye on the airport. They won’t be able to leave,” Jamie quickly reassured Marcus. They had already revealed their intention, so there was no need to hold back anymore.

“Okay.” Marcus heaved a sigh of relief. “Barney, you should reconsider my proposal. Why would you choose to be imprisoned? If you agree to assist me, I can assure you that you will receive anything you desire,” he promised.

Barney said naught a word.

Those who had different beliefs wouldn’t get along with each other, so Barney had nothing else to say to Marcus.

His only wish was that Sophie and Arius had been able to leave safely.

Nothing else mattered.

“Take him upstairs,” Marcus commanded. He was frustrated with Barney’s unwavering stance, despite his attempts to persuade him.

What a stubborn man. I can’t believe he rejected me despite my generous offer. D*mn it!

The bodyguards had just arrived to take Barney away when another person came in to report, “Mr. President, Sophie Tanner and Arius Gullifer are outside and have requested to enter the mansion.”

“What?” Marcus was taken aback by the unexpected news that Sophie and Arius had arrived at his mansion. He had assumed that they had already fled the country.

“Bring them in. See, Dr. Smith? Your mentees have made their decision. It’s not easy for anyone to reject Anglandur,” Marcus said with a smirk. For many, entering Anglandur was a dream come true, and he could offer them everything they desired. He was confident that they wouldn’t be able to resist his enticing offer.

was frustrated that Sophie and Arius hadn’t followed his advice to leave the country. Sophie had competent fighting skills, but entering the president’s residence was a risky move, and Barney didn’t think they had a chance of leaving once they were inside.

Sophie and the other two walked in to see

what happened? Did they bully you?” She didn’t forget to shoot Marcus a pointed

I bully him? I have nothing but respect for Dr. Smith and you both,” he said politely, his previous arrogance all

them stay, even if it meant he had to flatter them against his

I tell you to go? Why did you come here? Do you realize where we are? It’s the president’s residence. Once you enter, you can’t just leave whenever you

let them leave easily unless they agreed

“Dr. Smith, there’s no need to be so worked up. This isn’t a dangerous place, so why can’t we come here? Stop

anymore. I told you not to worry, but why

them. Yet, Barney still insisted on coming to the president’s residence alone and ended up

let out

to trouble you guys.” However, he couldn’t ignore the fact that their association with him had put them in a troublesome situation. Knowing Marcus, he realized that it wouldn’t be easy for

went, they couldn’t be completely free as

was difficult to be able

can’t you understand that you’re not a trouble

had to acknowledge that the difference in their

as well, assuring them, “Don’t

anything. Those people would have to go through him first if they wanted to harm his

wasn’t trying to harm him. I just want you to stay to help me out. If you agree, I’ll be forever

Sophie pulled out a chair and sat down. “What will you offer us,

question, Marcus relaxed and broke into a grin. As long as she was open

down beside

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