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Anna feigned a sense of relief as she let out a long breath, her face radiating gratitude. She softly said, "I’m so glad to have you by my side, Mr. Andaro. It truly makes me feel incredibly safe. Having such a strong and reliable man as my support is truly a blessing." Her voice was gentle, and her eyes sparkled with admiration, as if she had placed complete trust in him.
Andaro felt a rush of joy at her words, his eyes gleaming with pride. He raised his glass of red wine and took a hearty sip, savoring the moment as if the wine had suddenly become more exquisite. Wiping his mouth, he leaned closer to her with a satisfied smile and said in a slick, flattering tone, "Miss Anna, with your beauty and charm, how could I not protect you? A goddess like you can command anything you desire. I, Andaro, would do anything for you!" As he spoke, a glint of ambition flashed in his eyes, revealing a strong possessiveness as if he already considered her to be his.
Anna lowered her head slightly, deliberately displaying a shy smile while her eyes sparkled with mischief. She feigned softness as she replied, "Mr. Andaro, you are so kind to me; I truly… don’t know how to repay you." She lifted her gaze just enough to let admiration shine through her eyes, pushing Andaro's pride to new heights.
Hearing her words, Andaro leaned in closer with a sly grin, his tone dripping with arrogance. "Oh dear Miss Anna, this is nothing but a small favor for me! As long as you’re happy, anything is negotiable." He intentionally raised his voice, wanting her to fully grasp his generosity and strength while eagerly anticipating more admiration reflected in her gaze.
Anna maintained an innocent smile on her face as she slightly lowered her eyelashes, seemingly touched by his grand gestures. Yet inside, she had already seen through this oily man. She nodded gently as if letting down all her defenses under his assurances and smiled brightly. "With a hero like Mr. Andaro around, I truly feel at ease."
Just as Andaro was about to move even closer to bridge the gap between them and savor her fragrance, Anna suddenly changed her expression and tilted her head innocently. She softly asked, "By the way, Mr. Andaro, why are prominent figures like Secretary General He Jianye and Shen Liya here? Isn’t today just the anniversary of the industrial zone and high-tech zone?" Her eyes were filled with curiosity as if she had casually shifted the entire topic.
Andaro's brow furrowed slightly; a flicker of dissatisfaction crossed his mind. After all, his plans for "furthering" their connection were abruptly interrupted by this unexpected question, leaving his desires hanging in the air. He couldn't help but grit his teeth in frustration at this little beauty's chatter but quickly masked it with a smile again. After all, he thought to himself, this charming little fox was right in front of him; surely he could charm her into submission tonight. Since she was so curious about the topic, he might as well indulge her questions to gain more of her admiration and trust.
With a smile playing on his lips, he gently patted Anna’s hand and spoke in a tone that mixed patience with satisfaction. "Oh dear Miss Anna, it’s not that simple; although it seems straightforward at first glance." He deliberately elongated his words while letting a hint of mysterious pride shine through his eyes, making the conversation seem deeper and more profound than it was.
Anna listened intently with wide eyes filled with awe as she leaned in closer and asked softly with anticipation in her voice, "Really? Then what are they here for?" Her innocent demeanor only fueled Andaro's sense of superiority; it felt as though this question was meant specifically for someone like him—an authority figure.
Leaning back on the sofa with narrowed eyes and a sly smile on his face as if preparing to unveil an intricately laid plan for Anna, he leaned forward slightly and lowered his voice dramatically. "Miss Anna," he said in an ominous tone filled with feigned mystery, "do you know? The industrial zone of Wasteland City and the High-Tech Zone of Darklight District have always been embroiled in both open and covert conflicts; it's not just any ordinary struggle."
At this point, he couldn't help but chuckle lightly; a hint of mockery danced in his eyes. "The leaders of these two zones are fighting tooth and nail for government funding. Who wouldn’t want to impress the mayor and become his most trusted aide? Who wouldn’t want to secure extra budget allocations to make their area even more prominent?"
Anna raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise and pretended to be curious when she asked innocently, "Really? But who would the mayor favor in such competition?" Her tone remained pure and harmless while her eyes brimmed with innocent curiosity.
Andaro couldn't help but burst into laughter at those words, slapping the armrest of the sofa with his hand, his chest shaking slightly with mirth as if he had just heard the funniest thing in the world. He took a deep breath, lowered his voice, and spoke with palpable disdain and mockery, "Favor one side? The mayor isn't that foolish! For him, the fiercer the fight between the two sides, the better it is for him. After all, without competition, where's the progress? More importantly, the more these people fight, the fatter his wallet gets!"
At this point, Andaro let out a cold chuckle, leaning slightly forward, his eyes glinting with dark satisfaction. "The mayor has been subtly controlling this struggle all along. He occasionally lets the industrial zone gain some advantage and then gives the High-Tech Zone a bit of benefit. This way, both leaders will think they are the mayor's favorites, and as a result, they'll work even harder to win him over and curry favor with the government. After a while, the industrial zone will shine for a bit, and then Darklight District will get its turn to be favored again. This game allows the mayor to reap the benefits while sitting back and enjoying himself."
His tone grew increasingly self-satisfied, as if he were personally orchestrating the situation before him. He gently swirled his wine glass, the liquid inside glimmering red under the light, accentuating his cunning expression. His voice dripped with disdain and a hint of cold sarcasm. "The mayor and his aides have mastered this game perfectly. As long as these people keep competing, the mayor has an endless stream of benefits to gain. The 'gifts' that come in every year have piled up like a small mountain; would the mayor be foolish enough to actually declare a winner? Hmph, whoever wins first is truly his headache."
Anna feigned an expression of admiration, her lips curling into a slight smile as she looked at him with awe. "I never expected there to be so many twists in this situation. Mr. Andaro truly is well-informed!" Her voice was soft and filled with adoration, making Andaro even prouder, as if this revelation of "secrets" had elevated him to an irreplaceable "big shot" in her eyes.
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