Julien didn't know about the Oskian mindset.

He had been raised with the idea that harmony was never the intention when it came to conflict—at best, the key was to strategically retreat and bide his time until they could find a killing stroke.

Still, Charlie's tip offered him a new insight—there were ways to enslave without looking like he was doing it.

With that in mind, he reclined against his seat and smiled, "In that case, let's see how far they go."

Charlie smiled faintly too, glancing at the partners who were both thrilled and nervous, "I'm sure they'll soon stall into a stalemate. Once each side realizes they have no clear advantage, they will be wary. However, as long as no one steps out to declare anything, everyone will remain uncertain, so they will all be left hanging after the hollering."

In truth, the argument had already waned in intensity.

Jimmy may have declared that he would take the partners' side, but Nate's focus was on Julien, not Jimmy.

After all, Julien w