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Chapter 784
Lionel greatly admired Sylvia for her meticulousness. Initially, he perceived her as merely a decorative figure, not as remarkable as his daughter.However, he witnessed Sylvia's extraordinary capabilities today. She fearlessly faced danger and considered all possibilities, potentially holding the key to turning the tide for Eric and his companions."Thank you for your compliment, Mr. McClain," Sylvia said with a smile. "I just want to help my husband."Lionel nodded. "He is indeed fortunate to have a wife like you. Alright then. Let's go with your plan. We shall let Dante enjoy his moment before we completely crush him."Understanding the importance of not hastily revealing the video, Lionel recognized the potential for unforeseen consequences. It was crucial to wait until they were almost certain and the voiceprints matched Shadow and Dante.Suddenly, Lionel had another idea. "Mrs. Johnson, Dante also used a video to frame Eric and the others. Mr. Fischer and Eric spoke in the v
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At the Innova Group.Sylvia indulged in a hearty lunch. Although she missed Eric, she recognized that maintaining frequent contact at this juncture might not be wise.After lunch, she readied herself for a nap, understanding the importance of adequate rest for sustaining the energy required for subsequent tasks.Before she could take a break, Mell entered and informed her, "Ms. Williams, a man named Mr. Vernon is looking for you."At the mention of the surname, Sylvia became alert, realizing that Dante had sought her out. -After Mell served coffee and departed, Dante asked, "Last night, you went to King City and met with Mr. McClain. Was it an attempt to seek help from the McClains for your husband?"Sylvia didn't deny it. "Yes, I went to see Mr. McClain. We discussed some crucial matters. Lieutenant General Vernon, is there any law forbidding me from meeting him?"Dante sneered and warned, "I advise you not to waste your efforts."With that, he presented the document again,
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Sylvia was aware of Dante's desire to harm her. This indirectly confirmed that the two people in the videos were indeed Dante and Shadow. As long as she had these two videos in her hands, Dante would not dare to do anything to her. She told Dante, "Knowing I visited the McClains last night, you probably assumed I handed the videos to Mr. McClain. Yet, he's not the sole recipient. Given your current role in the Combat Department, I'm worried about potential harm. Hence, I made copies, distributing them to people unknown to you but whom I trust."I won't trouble you if you leave me be. However, any harm you inflict will expose these videos online. While many rejoiced over the fate of Pierce and Ruth after betraying our nation, I'm sure you'd prefer not to alter public sentiment now."Dante's expression darkened, realizing Sylvia's threat.Although he was unaware of how she obtained the videos, he was certain Shadow had recorded them. Despite his successful plan, Shadow's cunning tri
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Sylvia had no confidence in dealing with him after what he did to Pierce, Eric, and Ruth. The fear lingered that Dante might suddenly turn hostile, and it took her quite a while to regain her composure.Her victory in the second confrontation with Dante was hard-won. Although he had reluctantly agreed not to harm her friends or family at the moment, Sylvia needed to proceed cautiously. Sylvia retrieved a voice recorder from her drawer—she had recorded the entire conversation with Dante.Listening to the recording, she gradually smiled. She promptly called Matthew and said, "Come to my office. There's something important I need you to do."-Matthew swiftly arrived, and Sylvia handed him the voice recorder. "Matthew, inside is my recent conversation with Dante. I want you to compare Dante's voiceprint from the recorder with the one in the videos. Just let me know the results for now. Don't produce any official proof."If the voiceprints matched, Sylvia would have another card in
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Sylvia and Lionel frequently exchanged information. Lionel could discern that she had exerted tremendous effort for Eric and others.Sylvia's voice reassured Lionel, affirming that Dante's influence from the Combat Department hadn't affected their communication much. It marked a partial victory for both. Armed with two video clips, they felt immune to Dante's actions.Lionel said, "Ms. Williams, Dante contacted me recently, likely to discuss the video matter. I suspect he might use my daughter to coerce me into abandoning the investigation."Whether Ruth committed treason or not, her fate appeared to be under Dante's authority.Lionel anticipated Dante using Ruth as a bargaining chip. He sought advice on responding to such an approach, considering they were on the same ship now.Sylvia suggested, "If Dante decides not to pursue your daughter's case, it might be better to have her return. Currently, our hands are tied, and we need someone capable to help us."Sylvia had many consi
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When Dante met with those few individuals, they never mentioned appointing him as the head of the Combat Department. This made it difficult for him to act and even more challenging to deal directly with Sylvia and Lionel. He had to compromise and wait for the right opportunity.Lionel glanced at Dante and asked, "Can I trust words?"It was another round of merciless mockery. The term "trust" ignited Dante's anger, but he had no choice with Lionel holding the videos.Dante replied, "Mr. McClain, my hands are tied now. I've already promised Ms. Williams not to harm those around her. I'll even take extra care of the Innova Group. Even if you don't trust me, do you doubt her?"Lionel chuckled, increasingly admiring Sylvia. Just days ago, Dante had framed her husband, and now she had already turned the tables around."Very well," Lionel nodded. "Let's do what you said. However, I hope you won't go back on your word. Otherwise, how the video got leaked might become a mystery!""Okay."
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During their conversation, Sean occasionally stole glances at Ruth. While he knew her due to her status in King City, they weren't close. Given his frequent overseas travels, Sean and Ruth couldn't be considered familiar.Observing this, Eric raised an eyebrow and asked, "You like her?"Sean blushed and replied, "Not really. I just didn't know Mr. McClain's daughter is the Lieutenant General of the Combat Department. It's a bit intimidating."Ruth had talent in martial arts. Coupled with her identity as Lionel's daughter, she became Pierce's protege and the Lieutenant General. Without her status, it might have been challenging for her to achieve these roles.Eric seemed skeptical. He had played matchmaker for Keith and Valerie and was now considering pairing Sean with Ruth. His primary goal was to match Sean with Jessica, who had a crush on him. If Sean were in a relationship, it would save Eric a lot of trouble.Smiling, Eric whispered, "She may seem tough, but she's one of the M
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Ruth said, "My mother passed away early, and my father has never remarried. In a family like the McClains, especially with my father in the position of the family leader, it'd be difficult for him to maintain his status without enough power."At that point, Eric finally understood. Ruth was Lionel's only daughter, so she had to shoulder certain responsibilities. Even if Lionel did not explicitly state it, Ruth willingly took on these duties. She became the Lieutenant General of the Combat Department and Pierce's protege to support her father.Very few women would willingly choose such a profession from birth.Eric knew he had touched a sensitive topic and did not continue the conversation.During dinner, Eric noticed that the topic did not seem to significantly impact Ruth.Speaking of meals, Ruth, like Sylvia, belonged to the type of person who needed to fill her stomach first before handling her problems.Night descended with the accompaniment of thunder, and raindrops started
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