Blackstone Code

Before coming to the Federation, Isabella and even her father believed that they should still be under their control at all times.

Even without the control of shares, as long as they want to maintain their previous development, they cannot do without Marillo's high-quality tobacco leaves.

This puts both parties in a completely unequal seller's market, where demand exceeds supply and sellers take the lead.

But now it seems that Lynch is willing to suffer huge losses rather than continue to trade with Marillo. This determination makes Isabella a little desperate.

She had no idea how to convince Lynch or how to solve this matter. It was beyond the capabilities of "Sapphire".

People just don’t want your things, and forceful buying and selling are impossible, so what else can you do?

"We are very sincere. We have prepared enough tobacco, right at the border."

"With just one phone call, the tobacco can be delivered to factories in various states as quickly as possible. Within a week at most, your trouble will be solved."

"And all we need is a fair and just deal!"

She acted pitifully, revealing her weakness at every turn, but Lynch did not change his mind at all because of her performance.

He even changed the topic, "Last time your brother and I were chatting about similar things. Do you know how he chose?"

Isabella was distracted by the sudden change of topic. She waited for two seconds before she reacted, "You mean... Sanchez?"

"Is he okay now?"

She wished Sanchez had died in the Federation when she was in Marillo, but when she was here too. She suddenly began to pray that Sanchez was alive and well, because that might be her fate.

Lin Qi nodded slightly, "He is living very well now. He has good food and drink every day. His understanding of 'cooperation' has surpassed yours. Isabella, can I call you that?"

What else could Isabella do but nod?

She also had some thoughts about what Lynch said, "Did you just say cooperation?"

"Yes, cooperation." Lynch nodded, and he put the empty cup on the coffee table. The maid quickly changed the ice cubes for him and poured some more wine.

He looked at Isabella, "Should your mission be considered a failure this time?"

Isabella nodded again, with a pitiful expression.

"Have you considered working together in another way?"

Isabella shook her head, "I don't understand what you are talking about."

"You understand!" Lynch stretched out his hand to hold the wine glass that was refilled with ice cubes and poured some wine. The cold feeling was very good, even when he drank it.

He took a small sip and held it in his mouth for a second or two before swallowing. The two sensations of fire and ice were constantly alternating, which was a very interesting experience.

He put down his wine glass and looked aggressively at Isabella, who was sitting upright in front of him. In appearance, Isabella was taller than the federal people.

Whether it's her body shape or her appearance... Lynch will re-evaluate it after her hair grows out. In short, the overall impression is good.

This look like looking at a product made Isabella very uncomfortable. She didn't like this feeling.

After ending the aggressive inspection, Lynch said casually, "Your brother Sanchez will return to Marillo in a while."

"After he returns, he will be chased by your father. He will almost die in your father's chase, and then he will be saved by a Marillo girl."

"It's a beautiful story, and then your brother makes a decision that no one would have thought possible."

Lynch pointed at Isabella with his index finger and middle finger with the hand holding the cup, "He decided to fuse the Marillos and the Mallorians to resolve the hatred between the two races. He will marry the Marillo girl, And then against the tyranny of the Mallorian warlords, led by your father.”

"Son beating father, classic plots of various historical dramas. Aren't you going to join in?"

When Lynch said the first few sentences, Isabella almost jumped up.

The general's high-pressure rule over these children made them always fearful of the general. There was no affection between father and son and father and daughter at all, only the strict rule of superiors and subordinates.

Anyone who disobeys or does something wrong will be punished, including her.

There are still two cross whip marks on her back. They were from when she was a child. When she was twelve or thirteen years old, she met a Marillo woman begging on the roadside with a child in her arms.

She kindly gave her some money and because of this, her father hung her up and whipped her three times.

The Malorians lost their power because of the resistance of the Malorians. As part of the ruling class, Isabella should not have the slightest kindness towards the humble Malorians.

The general even shot the mother and son with his own hands in front of Isabella to instill this "distorted" thought in Isabella.

When she heard what happened later, Isabella's expression became a little solemn.

She didn't know what her emotions were at this time.

surprise?

sad?

anger?

Or something else.

She felt as if she had transcended a certain realm and could look at this matter rationally, after she was shocked.

"You can't succeed, I know Sanchez, he is very good."

"He can spend the night in a cave full of poisonous snakes, and can also complete assassination operations alone with a dagger, but he does not have the ability to change the situation in Marillo."

"Soon, he will be eliminated by the generals or other military forces. He is challenging the rules of Marillo."

Isabella is not optimistic about Sanchez's future at all, and even because she is now sure that Sanchez will never have the chance to get involved in the legacy left by the general, she has some... care for this brother.

"No, you said it wrong!"

Lynch shook his head, "Because the Federation will support him in doing this, not only will he not die, he will soon become a new force in Marillo. We will keep him alive..."

Anyone can read the amusement on his face. Isabella frowned slightly, "Why are you telling me this?"

"Your brother said that you are also keen on power. Don't you think this is a good opportunity?"

Sanchez and the Security Committee talked with Isabella, the only sister, and her two brothers. In his description, all his brothers and sisters have an almost instinctive desire and yearning for power.

Behavioral analysis experts from the Security Council believe that what triggered this situation was the general's consistent moodiness and cruelty, which made people who were closer to him more uneasy.

Therefore, the more they want to hold real power, only in this way can they live longer by the general's side.

Sometimes the generals don't need to get rid of anyone directly, just give them a "job" that they can't complete, such as assassinating the general of a hostile warlord, which is basically arranging for someone to die.

It is precisely because of the general's cruelty that Sanchez would rather jump out of the car and try to solve the problem before going back, rather than return to the country with news of failure.

So much so that at the last moment, he would rather surrender than go back.

Behavioral analysis experts from the Security Council believe that in addition to Sanchez, others should also have the same ideas and behavioral rules. Survival is the instinct of the species. They may not realize why they are so addicted to power. In fact, it is their instinctive choice. .

The same should be true for Isabel.

"What's the point of saying this to me?" Isabella asked. She felt that this was not a simple communication. In a simple communication, Lynch would not tell her these secrets.

Lynch did not continue to hide it, "I have been asked to talk to you. I hope you can join our camp."

"The Federation will give you funds and weapons, and we will even send some manpower to fight for you when necessary!"

Isabella raised her eyebrows, "You want to invade?"

"Or crossing the border?"

Lynch shook his finger, "No, it's my people who are responsible for the action. You don't need to know too many details. You just need to know that if you join us, you will soon have your own territory and your own territory." power."

"There are a lot of people who are going to fight for you and you're going to be an important part of Marillo's history."

"No one can decide your fate casually. Your future is in your own hands."

Lynch asked the maid to bring another glass of wine. He put the wine glass in Isabella's hand and clinked the glasses. "I have a message for you. I hope you can gain some insights."

“Women hold up half the sky (even a woman, as long as she works hard, can achieve great things that are not inferior to those of men).”

Isabella felt a little persuaded, and she did not express her position immediately.

"What if I say...I mean what if I refuse to cooperate with you?", she wanted to hear this first, which is also a necessary process for many people to convince themselves.

Find a worse outcome and compare it, and the previously not so bad outcome becomes a good outcome.

Lynch also knew this. He took a sip of his wine and said, "You will be investigated by us for a period of time. You will not be released until Sanchez successfully occupies some territory."

"Then there will be some rumors spread against you. For example, you actually have a cooperative relationship with us. For example, the condition for us to let you go is that you replace the general, for example..."

He shrugged his shoulders, "A lot. In short, these rumors may not really make the general kill you, but you will never appear in front of people again in this life."

Isabella can already imagine the scene at that time, her father will kill her!

She picked up the wine glass, looked at the ice cubes and the amber liquid in the glass, sighed slightly, and took a sip.

"I thought you were just a businessman!", she quipped Lynch.

Lynch didn't care, "If this identity can bring me more benefits, why should I refuse?"

He clinked glasses with Isabella again, "It's a pleasure to work together."