Chapter 338 Hegemon

"Explain." Jiang Yue said coldly, wondering if the Li Family is only planning to use her because of her talents.

"The Li and the Kim families rivalry caused great chaos in the market. This made most of the establishments on M Country owned by either the Li's or the Kim's. There is a balance in everything as we rule the country and they rule the black market."

Both Jiang Yue and Fu Jin narrowed their eyes at Gideon almost at the same time.

Black market.

M Country.

Li Family

A single name instantly appeared in their mind.

Li Qiang.

Gideon, on the other hand, seemed not to notice their reactions as he continued. "The balance is there... Yet, someone influential and powerful could ruin it anytime. Make one family more powerful, and chaos will ensue."

"So you're saying that I am this person," she stated. "But you also said that the Li Family had been ruling the country because they are more powerful. So how come my existence could help you when you are already more powerful than them?"

"They have the backings of our enemy," he answered. "These people were just waiting for the right time for them to strike and wipe out our family. The fact that someone who is influential and full of potential is possibly coming to join our family is making them fear that we will strike them once we obtain your support."

"Then a war will…"

Gideon shook his head. "This is not about a war. War will only bring us money. War in our eyes means profit."

"This is about the fact that once you join us… we will become the only hegemon[1] not just in M Country but also to the whole eastern countries."

"Alright… you are still making me confused." Jiang Yue kneaded her temples before looking back at Gideon. "I am a simple woman who is trying to make a living. How would I make you a hegemon? My talents are not something that is not seen for centuries. Why don't you train another person from your family? Make them a master in technology, so you could use them?"

"It's not just you... " Gideon stared back at Jiang Yue before moving his gaze towards Fu Jin, then into his ring. The ring that Jiang Yue gave him for their engagement. "It's also him. It should be you and him together."

"Tell me… where did you get your onyx ring?" he asked Jiang Yue. "I'm assuming it's from your mother?"

Jiang Yue glanced at Fu Jin's ring before nodding.

"Do you know what this ring is? If your mother knew that Fu Jin is wearing this ring then she might scold you for being so reckless."

Jiang Yue's face instantly stilled when Gideon mentioned her mother. Wang Ruo was working with them for months now and Jiang Yue was sure that she saw this ring on Fu Jin. If this ring is so important then why did Wang Ruo not say anything? Or warn her?

"Then tell me… what is this ring?" she asked as her heartbeat started to race. Is her mother aware that this ring will bring them danger? If she is… then why let Fu Jin wear it?

"I cannot tell you that. But if you come with me to M Country and help the Li Family then… I might change my mind."

Jiang Yue's lips instantly curled into a devious smirked. "That won't work on me. But you already know that…"

"You are a very smart girl."

"I am," she responded.

"Then you should also know that now, the queen and the whole Kim family would start targeting you and your family as well as your friend who is still in M Country."

"No information can escape this area. I can assure you that." she confidently said. "Moreover, now that I know who my enemy is, it would be easier for me to target them as well."

[1] Hegemony is the political, economic, or military predominance or control of one state over others.

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