Mike suddenly relaxed after seeing the agitated Rhea and the half-dead “boss.” He was interested in what Rhea had to say.
"So, tell me. How can we cooperate? How will we fight against the organization?" He asked, casually pulling over a chair to sit as he calmly engaged her.
Rhea looked at him and said firmly, "I still have leverage."
"Oh?" He raised his eyebrow and smiled. "What leverage? Don't tell me you have an even more powerful virus that can force the organization to listen to you."
"What makes you think I don't?" She sneered, exuding an air of confidence.
Mike noticed how she brimmed with confidence and started having doubts and hesitation from his initial questioning and disdain.
‘Does she genuinely have something we can use?’
"What's your leverage?" He asked again.
"It's none of your concern. You just have to know we have bargaining power," Rhea replied, "Mike, will you cooperate with me or not?"
Mike collected his thoughts while lowering his gaze to the ground. He was trying to calm his mind and not let her influence him.
Rhea had exceptional eloquence and was a calculating and scheming person. She could easily manipulate him, so he must not fall into her trap.
‘Who knows what her real intentions are?’
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