Facing Andrew at that moment, Leslie could not explain why, but she did not dare to make a single provoking remark.

Luna walked out, speaking in a flat tone. "Let's go. I've repaid Governor McCormick's favor."

Leslie snorted coldly. "General, look at him. He's clearly at his limit but still putting on a tough act."

Luna's expression remained indifferent. "Men are creatures with a foolish recklessness built into their very bones. Andrew is one of the worst examples of it. Let's see what he can do. This helpless rage might be the last thing keeping him standing."

Leslie sneered. She was about to add her own mocking comments, but her phone suddenly rang.

It was an encrypted military call.

Leslie did not answer immediately. Instead, she glanced at Luna. "General, it's from Colonel Saunders. Looks like something's going on."

Luna frowned. "It's not even wartime. What could Intelligence possibly have that's urgent? Answer it and find out."

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