“I really didn’t know,” said Thea while also smiling, “Quincy and I were best friends at the time, but I had no idea she had a boyfriend.”

“Ahem!”

James let out a few dry coughs. He did not expect them to talk about him, much less being so upbeat and lighthearted while doing so. This was not quite like the Thea he was used to.

He quickly changed the subject. “Alright, let's stop gossiping. I just received some news today.”

James began to speak, repeating everything Halvor had said. Then, he recounted the King’s words in detail.

“This is the current situation of the Capital. The root of everything is Orient Commerce, and the circumstances surrounding Orient Commerce are extremely complicated. This involved a large number of people and consortia. Even the Ancient Four led by the Cadens and some ancient martial artists, as well as the President, Lance.”

“It’s so complicated?” Thea was also taken aback when she heard this.

Quincy furrowed her brows and said, “This is far too complic