Dealing with people the likes of Gordon wasn't exactly Charles' forte. Fortunately, he had subordinates skilled in this aspect.0

Leonardo brought along two others to represent Charles on the negotiation battlefield against Gordon, and their exchange quickly grew fierce and heated.0

At the height of their dispute, both parties even made less-than-flattering remarks about each other's mothers. When the negotiations ceased, however, and it was time to sign the contract, their faces beamed with smiles as they shook hands and exchanged warm, enthusiastic hugs.0

Staring at the fake smiles on their faces, Charles couldn't help but think that he might have obstructed his Minister of Administration from pursuing his calling. If he had joined the chamber of commerce with those merchants, he could...0