Chapter 349: Chapter 219: How Great Would It Be If He Were My Subordinate?
Seeing Lynn, blindfolded, not showing any sign of panic or fear, but negotiating calmly, Hillena raised her eyebrows while sitting at the desk.
At this moment, she had taken off her flesh-colored stockings, her bare feet nestled in cotton slippers, wearing a loose long dress full of home-style, her whole posture seemed quite relaxed and comfortable.
She appeared calmer than expected.
Only… the Helius Mausoleum?
Hillena picked up a cup, sipped some hot coffee, allowing the dense white steam to envelop in front of her.
Currently, this topic remains a secret matter, only known to Saint Laurent VI and the Imperial Council, along with a few princes privy to the inner workings, with Hillena herself single-handedly overseeing the entire project.
It seems that Ivyst has told him the key secrets involved.
But, merely knowing some secrets, what can he do?
Could it possibly resolve her urgent troubles?
Besides, wasn’t her initial aim to unveil the true facts hidden within this man?
How come he has turned the tables on her with just a few words?
Hillena was about to speak, but a prolonged silence led Lynn to mistakenly think she was scoffing at his proposal.
“Do you not believe me? Think I’m a slick fraudster?”
“As the main culprit who kidnapped the Silent Saintess, you hardly have any right to defend yourself.”
Hillena replied with a slightly mocking tone.
Strange, what was I trying to ask just now?
Upon regaining her senses, she realized she had been sidetracked by this fellow yet again, and shook her head slightly.
But the night is still long; she does have quite the patience to continue this pretense with him.
Moreover, the words she had spoken contained a trap.
Hillena knew very well that this young man in front of her was not the main culprit in abducting the Silent Saintess.
In fact, the truth was the opposite; it was Tiya who had led him on this escape journey.
She had encountered many who claimed to be young talents in her life, yet most of them were nothing but show.
After all, men are such creatures that become overly proud when a beautiful woman talks a little more to them.
Thus Hillena provoked him with a disdainful tone, also harboring a probing intention.
If Lynn, in order to win her favor, tries to dissociate himself from Tiya by saying something like “I am actually the victim abducted by the Silent Saintess,” then Hillena’s view of him would significantly diminish.
At the same time, she would start harboring unprecedented doubts about Lynn’s actions that night.
Only those with ulterior motives would exhibit such inconsistent behavior.
Fortunately, it seems this question stumped the young man; after a brief silence, he sighed softly.
Choosing to keep the truth hidden to the end?
Hillena pursed her lips, her hostility towards Lynn slightly diminished.
“Do you remember, you were quite sharp-tongued when we first met, why are you lost for words now?”
She shifted her long legs into a crossed position, the scenery beneath her long skirt subtly hinted.
Unfortunately, the only man present was blindfolded, unable to see such a scene.
“It’s not that I’m lost for words, but I don’t know how to reply… after all, with Princess Ivyst’s involvement, you will never fully trust me no matter what.”
“Given that, the dealings and cooperation between us can perfectly be based on caution and vigilance,” Lynn paused briefly, then continued, “Of course, if you doubt my abilities, then I also…”
“In just two months you helped my incompetent sister escape from the last place, and alone scored five thousand King’s election points… Lynn Bartleion, if you are not capable, then probably no one in this world can claim they are.”
To her surprise, Hillena interrupted him.
At this moment, she looked him up and down with great interest.
Initially, when she heard about Lynn’s accomplishments, she was quite skeptical.
After all, she knows best how difficult it is to achieve King’s election points.
The current Helius Mausoleum issue, even if well-handled, could at most yield two thousand points, including the promise from Saint Laurent VI.
Usually, gaining a few hundred points in a month was already considered a good achievement.
Therefore, knowing that all of Lynn’s achievements were genuinely earned, she also developed a slight curiosity towards him.
Not in a romantic way, but as a leader craving for a competent subordinate.
This feeling is also quite normal.
Even the Second Prince Felit had an unprecedented thrill when he first met Lynn on the border, wanting to take him from Ivyst’s hands, but unfortunately did not succeed.
Hillena had also heard about it.
Moreover, knowing Ivyst’s pathological possessiveness, she merely thought about Lynn’s alliance without ever trying to extend an olive branch.
Now seeing him approaching her voluntarily, one of the reasons Hillena did not choose to report him was due to the slight eagerness in her heart.
At this moment, she had completely forgotten her initial intentions.