Chapter 1584

Seeing Rory unmoved, Joseph threw out another condition. "As long as I secure the position of the crown prince, Secret can move freely on X in the future!"

Rory smirked. "Mr. Joseph, you have quite the sense of humor."

Joseph's gaze turned colder at this response. "So, Mr. Hammond, does that mean you’re unwilling to cooperate?"

They had been searched upon entering, both unarmed. It was impossible to leave this heavily guarded estate without a plan.

Considering this, Joseph dropped the pretense, sneering, "Mr. Hammond, you should consider the consequences of refusing me."

Rory chuckled lightly, stroking the string of pearls on his wrist, lips curled with a hint of mockery.

"In that case, let's wish ourselves a pleasant cooperation," Rory said.

Joseph's face brightened at Rory's words, and he laughed heartily. "Haha, that's more like it! There’s a saying in Croquen, “A real hero recognizes the situation around them.” Mr. Hammond, you are indeed such a hero!"

Rory poured two glass