Love Began with the First Meeting

Chapter 412 Leaving Is Not An Option (Part One)

It's been almost half a month since she had the operation. With just less than two months until the New Year, events were already being anticipated.

A City was now brimming with festivity.

Every business was busy trying their best to promote their products and lure more customers.

But it was the parliament, which focused on safeguarding the city's security, transportation, and food supply, which was the busiest.

"Mayor, a bus was rear-ended and overturned by a truck shipping supplies to A City on the expressway to F City. Three people are dead, and 18 are injured," Bill reported.

He glanced at Edgar to see if the official heard his report. He seemed not to have paid attention and just stared at the computer screen. Bill wondered what preoccupied Edgar's mind.

"Tell the Department of Transportation to step up their scrutiny of fatigue driving and to prepare for the annual travel peak," Edgar ordered. He spoke so suddenly in a voice calm but imposing.

Bill secretly twitched his lips, then continued reporting. Each time he thought Edgar was not listening, the man would offer a solution with poise.

His job done, Bill left the Mayor's office. Meanwhile, Edgar continued to stare at the computer screen. He was staring at the report about Dragon Empire Group's anticipated investment in a foreign hospital based in A City. The hospital was undertaking extensive research on ophthalmology.

come as a surprise. But the events a few weeks ago only demonstrated how fate changes plans instantly. He had used Jenifer to cause a rift between Brian and Mr. Yan, with the ultimate goal of solving remaining issues

he wanted to inquire about her condition, but there was no opportunity to

furrowed over her situation, his phone rang.

court," Jonny's voice was firm and steady. "Was

darkened at the question. Slowly, he answered, "I stopped the incident in Phoenix

taken lightly at all." He paused again before adding, "I don't blame you for this. I think what you did was smart. To some extent, you appeared to have been the weak side all the time, but in the end, you came out the winner. You not only wrested control from the conservative faction but also managed to steal the limelight from the State Parliament. You unmistakably earned both fame and

speaking, and Edgar sensed Jonny was sneering at him. Then he continued, "Nothing comes from nothing. What you want most

on Edgar's face. He said,

Mayor, "After what happened, you really think that Congress will still take her back? You should know

made Edgar turn green. He knew all too well what would happen once Congress was after someone - death.

With these words, Jonny ended the call.

mechanically put his phone down. His eyes suddenly squinted as mixed emotions began to

and everyone managed to put on a happy face. But was the happiness

almost every week, for the details of the war 21 years ago.

eyes on the defendant, "I now rule that since Justin Yan has damaged national interest, he will be deprived of all military and political posts and stripped of political rights." The

blank as they led him to the facility for political prisoners. Justin was well aware everything was about politics. A useful person gains respect. And even when you're no longer of any use, they can still squeeze out every last ounce of value

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