“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.

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

two walked in to see Barney’s

Sophie demanded, “Dr. Smith, what happened? Did they bully you?” She didn’t forget to shoot Marcus a pointed look as

I have nothing but respect

to make them stay, even

spoke in a hushed tone. “Sophie, didn’t I tell you to go? Why did you come here? Do you realize where we are? It’s the

let them leave easily

Smith, there’s no need to be so worked up. This isn’t a dangerous place, so why can’t we come here? Stop fretting. You’re our mentor, so there’s no way we’d

“Dr. Smith, I don’t know what to say to you anymore. I told you not to worry, but why didn’t

wouldn’t be able to harm them. Yet, Barney still insisted on coming to

out a

their association with him had

be completely free as they were merely

was difficult to be able to research freely and

you understand that you’re not a trouble to

had to acknowledge that the difference in

was present as well, assuring them, “Don’t

of anything. Those people would have to go through him

I just want you to stay to help me out. If you agree, I’ll be forever indebted

and sat down. “What

long as she was open to discussion, he was confident in persuading her to

down

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