“What?” Fred’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he expressed his surprise.

Zuko leaned forward, a faint smile curling at the corner of his lips. “I said I’ll help you rise to power! But there is one condition you must agree to.”

Fred furrowed his brows slightly, intrigued by Zuko’s proposition.

Despite the age difference, the young man standing before Fred exuded a certain aura that surpassed his own.

Fred was well aware of Zuko’s background as a Hamerton, and since arriving in Southeast Aciatic, he had learned about the intricate connections between the Hamertons and the royal family in the region. Zuko had been bestowed with a noble title from a young age.

As a pragmatic person, Fred realized he had no other viable options but to cooperate with the young Count. He took a deep breath and nodded. “I will follow your lead, Mr. Hamerton!”

“Very well.” Zuko poured coffee into a cup with a relaxed and elegant demeanor. He savored the taste and chuckled softly. “The flavor is quite good as well.

“Now, let’s discuss the trade I mentioned…”

Zuko locked eyes with Fred, acknowledging his capabilities. “You are a capable individual. However, the Grists have been suppressing you due to your status as an illegitimate child, which is undeniably unfair.”

pursed his lips, his eyes reflecting a complex

of frustration had twisted his psychological state, but when presented with the right opportunity, he was willing to redirect his energy

you here to diminish your influence. But fear not. I will mobilize the Hamertons’ influence in Jangasas to help you regain control of

own strategy against

and hope surged, leaving him staring at Zuko in a dazed

own strategy against them,” Fred admitted, seeking clarification.Books

it easy for the Hamertons to acquire a company?” Zuko prompted, indicating a potential avenue

Grist Group were to be acquired, it would completely restructure its upper management, allowing those deemed necessary to remain and those deemed unnecessary to depart. This meant that Fred would fall completely under Zuko’s control, which, in his opinion, was a far better outcome than being suppressed by his

serious expression as he spoke. “Mr. Hamerton, I am

his words did

ancient warrior taking a blood oath. He locked eyes with Zuko,

Zuko couldn’t stop him

“Cough, cough, cough…”

the coffee went down, nearly driving

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