Chapter 2393

"No, I didn't." Ross was unusually calm.

Yasmin snorted. "Of course not. They wouldn't let you in on such a classified matter, would they?"

"Then how did you find out about it?" he asked calmly.

Yasmin looked away and gently cleared her throat, saying, "I have my ways. Do not doubt my words. They’re the truth."

"I don't," Ross said casually, "I'm just curious since you said it's classified. Of course, you may claim you have spies, but think about it. You’ve been conducting this research for years. How many people know about it?"

Ross steadily continued, "Or do you think you’ve done a better job at keeping secrets than the Hyderland government?"

His series of questions stumped the queen. "Ross, you—"

Ross gently interjected, "Please don't get upset. You know I'm making sense, don't you?"

He had done some soul-searching over the past few days and concluded that talking back at his mother would not work. Since Yasmin had grown accustomed to giving orders all these years, she w