She continued, "This business is entirely beneficial for you. If we succeed, we will join forces and pursue great ambitions together. If we fail, well... no. With Prince Anthony's capabilities, failure is impossible."
"Hahahaha..."
Upon hearing her words, Anthony threw his head back and laughed unrestrainedly.
However, his eyes, as deep and unfathomable as the vast ocean, offered no clue to his thoughts.
"Miss Li is truly clever. But how can you be so sure I won't fail?"
Anthony had known of the deep-seated hatred between Li Yun'er and Meng Jingwei for a long time, but he hadn't expected her to be so ambitious.
"Your Highness's strength is evident to all, there's no need for modesty. Furthermore, Your Highness may not be aware, but the day before yesterday, I saw the Crown Prince Alfred William going to see that person."
Alfred William was the Crown Prince of Country C and also the monarch's most favored son.
Anthony William was the younger prince, and the monarch's favor towards him was merely superficial.
The two had been locked in a fierce rivalry for years and were already irreconcilable.
"That person" was a mysterious figure of long standing, whom Li Yun'er had had the fortune to meet a few times.
As expected, as soon as Li Yun'er finished speaking, Anthony's expression darkened, his brow furrowed abruptly, and the hand gripping his cigarette turned pale.
Li Yun'er's gaze happened to sweep over him, and she sensed his anger.
At this moment, she knew clearly that the plan was already half successful.
To prove her words, Li Yun'er took out her phone and played a surveillance video, "Prince Anthony wouldn't be unfamiliar with this place, would he?"
The video played, showing Crown Prince Alfred entering the main hall of a castle in haste.
The location was none other than Antina Castle.
Anthony's hand tightened slightly, his eyes, sharp as if poisoned, fixed intently on the phone's video. After a long silence, he finally spoke, "If I cooperate with you, how can I trust you?"
"Each taking what they need is the best way to cooperate. After all, I will depend on your help in the future. And Your Highness, you wouldn't engage in a losing business, would you?"
Li Yun'er mentioned seeing Crown Prince Alfred at Antina Castle because he was seeking to negotiate a partnership with the person behind the scenes.
If Anthony didn't seize this opportunity now, he would fall behind Alfred. By then, in the competition for the throne of Country C, Alfred would naturally be far ahead, his position unshakeable.
Anthony pondered for a moment and agreed.
Thus, the two embarked on a new plan.
...
Two nights later, one evening, Daisy and Old Chen left to discuss their plan to return to the hidden clan.
Meng Jingwei and Song Ci went to a private detective agency in the suburbs to check on the situation. However, on their way back, Song Ci, who was driving, keenly noticed they were being followed.
"Madam, we're being followed," he said.
Meng Jingwei had a laptop on her lap, displaying data sent to her by Pei Ying.
She was engrossed in the data report and said without looking up, "Lose them."
Having experienced so much, nothing was surprising to her anymore. She was certainly no longer the flustered little girl who panicked at the slightest incident.
"Yes."
Song Ci floored the accelerator. Meng Jingwei leaned back, feeling a powerful push.
Her delicate eyebrows furrowed. Realizing she couldn't continue working, she closed the laptop.
Screech, Bang—!
Suddenly, two cars appeared ahead. Song Ci slammed on the brakes, and the car behind them sped forward, crashing directly into their vehicle.
Meng Jingwei lunged forward, her head hitting the back of the passenger seat, leaving her dizzy.
"Madam, are you alright?"
Song Ci immediately inquired.
"I'm fine," Meng Jingwei waved her hand, then pushed the car door open and stepped out.