Salute To The General

Meanwhile, in the South of Eurasia, negotiations between Jessica's team and Zion's team had dragged on for three days.

They gradually increased the intensity of their negotiations after testing each other out, but neither side was willing to compromise.

Not only did this result in zero progress being made, but it also seemed that the negotiation was about to fail.

On the fourth day, Jessica was wearing a suit when she showed up at the scene with a group of her subordinates.

Journalists from various countries rushed forward and snapped away the moment she appeared.

"Ms. Jessica, the negotiation period between Ariarica and Eurasia is supposed to last a week, and it's already the fourth day today. Has any progress been made?"

"Ms. Jessica, you're looking particularly lively today compared to the somber expression you had in the past three days. Has there been some change in the situation? Is that why you're now full of confidence?" "Ms. Jessica, I heard Ariarica's carrier battle group has teamed up with various other countries to carry out training exercises near Eurasia. Is this a sign of Ariarica backing you up with force?"

"Ms. Jessica, as a representative of Ariarica, you have been maintaining a very firm attitude while negotiating with Eurasia. Do you think they will agree to your demands to hike the tariff and sanction Cross Group?"

The journalists were very aggressive with their questions, but Jessica simply maintained her confident smile and refused to answer any of them. "Sorry, but the answers to your questions are confidential," said her subordinates as they shoved the journalists aside while escorting Jessica into the

venue.

It wasn't until Jessica heard the final question from the journalists that she paused in her tracks. She then turned around and flashed the journalist an arrogant smile as she replied, "No one has ever been able to refuse Ariarica's terms. It has never happened, and it never will. I believe Eurasia will agree to compromise and accept our terms."

The journalists gasped in shock and continued snapping away at her like crazy.

Jessica had maintained a firm attitude throughout the past few days, but it was nowhere near this level of confidence! The carrier battle group's training exercises must've boosted her confidence or something. With such a huge force backing Ariarica up, it's only natural for her to get all confident! How will Zion fare against Jessica in today's negotiation?

While the journalists were discussing among themselves, a sedan escorted by dozens of cars pulled up outside.

Zion and his team had arrived at the scene.

"It's Mr. Lucas!" the journalists exclaimed as they flocked over toward his car.

They had assumed Zion would look incredibly stressed because of the training exercises performed by Ariarca's carrier battle group and those from other countries. Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

To their surprise, Zion had his usual graceful smile when he got out of the car.

In fact, he even waved at the journalists and greeted them politely.

His friendly attitude formed a huge contrast against Jessica's arrogant demeanor.

However, nobody gave it too much thought as they were both representing different countries.

Jessica too, stared at Zion in surprise and confusion when she saw him.

Ariarica's carrier battle group has conducted training exercises near his country! How is he able to remain so calm? Does he not know about the training exercises?Or is he just ridiculously brave?

Unbeknownst to Jessica, Eurasia was actually under a lot of stress after seeing Ariarica's carrier battle group.

Zion too, was under an insane amount of pressure, until he received a phone call from Nathan on his way here.

"I'm back.

take care of Ariarica's

carrier battle group, so you don't

have to worry about it. Just focus on

the negotiation with Jessica, and try your best to defend our country's

honor and corporate interests.

"1

That was all Nathan said, but Zion managed to interpret the meaning behind his words.

Chief Cross clearly has a way to deal with Ariarica's carrier battle group, so all I have to do is focus on the negotiation!

That was the main reason why he looked so calm and collected that day.

With someone as powerful and capable as Nathan backing him up, it was only natural that his confidence would receive a significant boost.