Chapter 1599: Do You Know What You''Re Saying?
Chapter 1599: Do You Know What You''re Saying?
Osvaldo''s gaze turned cold, seemingly ignoring Robert''s question. He gently stroked Selena''s long
hair, evidently entrusting everything to his wife.
Selena, appreciating the man''s thoughtfulness, turned to him with a gentle smile before addressing
Robert, "Shouldn''t this question be directed at Central City? Central City''s people traveled a great
distance to steal the ''Sacred Pearl,'' attempting to kill my fiancé. Instead of demanding answers from
the victims, shouldn''t you be held ountable?"
Selena continued with a sarcastic smile, "Publicly killing an H Country mechanic, treating the victim as
guilty... Central City''s current style is truly eye-opening!"
Robert''s eyes suddenly grew cold. He couldn''t tolerate anyone insulting Lillian, especially someone like
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Selena. Just as Robert was about to retaliate, Selena leaned elegantly into Osvaldo''s embrace, her
tone sounding nonchnt, "Do we H Country people appear easily fooled? If you can''t provide the
culprit and reasons for Central City''s attempt on my fiancé''s life today, then we''re sorry! The ''Sacred
Pearl'' cannot be returned!"
Under the rmed gazes of the Central City group, Selena slowly added, "After all, who can guarantee
that Central City won''t stage another ''theft'' this time? Thest time, my fiancé survived by pure luck.
Who''s to say we''ll be so fortunate next time? I won''t risk my fiancé''s safety. So, until you provide a
satisfactory exnation, the ownership of the ''Sacred Pearl'' is temporarily on hold!"
A hushed silence filled the room. Diana, upon hearing Selena''s words, trembled with anger. If she
couldn''t get the ''Sacred Pearl'' today, she wouldn''t be able to kill Selena. Without Selena''s death, she
would be useless to Central City, and she would have to return as a prisoner.
Diana looked at Lindsay with a hopeful expression. However, Lindsay wasn''t adept at negotiations,
especially when it came to Selena. Out of awe, she wouldn''t intervene in this matter. Hence, she sat
there motionless.
The ''owner'' of the ''Sacred Pearl'' remained silent, leaving others without a reason. People from Central
City, anxious like ants on a hot pan, turned to Robert for help.
On the other hand, people from H Country gazed at Selena with a worshipping look. This youngdy
never failed to impress!
Robert''s eyes deepened. His attempt to threaten Osvaldo had backfired, and now Selena had seized
the opportunity to turn the tables. Lillian had sent someone to kill Osvaldo because they had
discovered he was the hidden emperor of the Union. To ensure nothing went wrong, she had handed
over the ''Sacred Pearl'' to her subordinates. However, they hadn''t expected Selena to be in the Imperial
City and, furthermore, to be romantically involved with this hidden emperor.
They failed to kill him and ended up delivering the ''Sacred Pearl'' into Selena''s hands. If they didn''t
retrieve it today, once Selena returned to the Empire with the ''Sacred Pearl,'' Lillian would be the one
facing death.
Therefore, no matter what, the ''Sacred Pearl'' had to be recovered. However, he couldn''t reveal the real
reason because there was no evidence. Uttering unfounded guesses would only give others leverage.
So, there was only one option left.
Robert looked at Selena, his gentle voice carrying a subtle and barely perceptible coldness, "Miss
Turner, what do you have in mind?" On the negotiation table, this statement implied submission and
surrender.
Selena smiled, her icy gazending on Robert''s face, "Whatever I want, I suppose."
Robert smiled, "Miss Turner, feel free to state your demands. In this world, there''s no price that Central
City cannot afford."
Selena''s eyes grew colder, "What if I want your life?"
This statement instantly heightened the tension in the room. Everyone looked at Selena in
astonishment. Although her tone was casual and she showed no signs of hostility on her face, those
who knew the Institute Director understood that she never joked about serious matters. She truly
wanted the life of this distinguished guest from Central City.
The researchers from Central City couldn''t stay silent. "Mr. Turner, such jokes are not appropriate! Mr.
Hall is the right-hand man of our ruling official in Central City. Even with Mr. Anderson''s esteemed
status, it''s impossible to demand the life of someone from Central City!"
It seemed Robert hadn''t heard those objections. He continued to gaze quietly at Selena, "Miss Turner,
if you have the capability, you''re wee to try."
He had already killed this monarch once. It was only normal for her to want his life. Lindsay, who had
remained silent throughout, turned her head to look at Robert, still not uttering a word.
Selena chuckled, "With Mr. Hall''s prior statement, I won''t hold back then."
The people from Central City were about to explode in anger when Selena casually added, "Don''t
forget, I learned this from your Central City. I''m just reciprocating. I''ve only spoken a few words, yet
your people from Central City have already made a move in my H Country''s territory."
All objections were instantly silenced, as they recalled that Beatrice had indeed openly killed the Turner
family''s youngdy in H Country''s territory. Selena was merely giving them a taste of their own
medicine.
With this realization, the faces of all Central City representatives turned ck in an instant. Mr. McCoy
looked at Selena''s face and sighed softly, "Miss Turner, Central City deeply regrets the ordeal your
fiancé has gone through. However, regardless, the ''Sacred Pearl'' belongs to Central City, and Miss Hall
is present. We must reim the ''Sacred Pearl.'' If you have any requests, feel free to state them."
This statement already carried a hint of dominance. Central City did have the capital to do so. Selena
chuckled lightly and turned to Osvaldo, "What do you like?"
Osvaldo looked at the young girl''s charming face, his thin lips slightly curved, "Anything?"
Selena nodded earnestly, "Anything within Central City, if you want it, it''s yours."
This statement made the representatives of Central City extremely displeased. She was openly taking
advantage of their demands, unting their possessions with a smile!
However, Osvaldo was the victim, and since Selena wouldn''t yield, they couldn''t retrieve the ''Sacred
Pearl'' without resorting to force.
Robert and Mr. McCoy had just stated that if Selena made any demands, they would have to endure it,
no matter how displeased they were.
Osvaldo''s deep ck eyes shed with a gentle gleam, "I would like to make a request to the two
members of the Riddle Group Empire. Is that eptable?"
The atmosphere in the room changed for everyone present. Except for Selena, who looked at Osvaldo
with a determined expression, Robert squinted slightly, "Mr. Anderson, do you know what you''re
saying?"