Spoiled by the President novel Chapter 786

The rest of them were hidden in a map which Gregory kept, and it could not be deciphered.

Thanks to Vickie’s networks and skills that she learned while in prison, she drew it out and secured an opportunity in partnering with Gregory.

The two of them stood still in silence. None of them spoke, and the atmosphere was quiet.

After some time, Gregory said, “As soon as news about the Arcane Jade spread, the Vermilion Bird Organization and the Dragon Regiment, which were the influential local organizations, immediately got involved in a huge fight to obtain this rare artifact. While they were engaged in a merciless struggle, suddenly, someone leaked their deepest secrets.”

“I admit that I used you last time. But had I not done so, we would have died as both parties were about to kill each other!”

“While the sandpiper and the clam fight, the fisherman takes them all! Even though we defeated the Vermilion Bird Organization, we have suffered a huge blow to our morale. After the Dragon Regiment disbanded, people left and went their own ways. It was no longer the proud and mighty organization it used to be! Vickie, haven’t you thought about the reason behind this whole thing?”

Appalled, she lifted her head and regarded Gregory’s charming face. She recalled something and a chill ran down her spine.

“Are you saying that it was a set-up from the very beginning?”

“Yes.” Gregory chuckled coldly in a self-deprecating manner. “Everything about the Arcane Jade and bringing people back to life was a lie. It was all an act that caused two big organizations to go to war with each other. In the end, both sides suffered great losses. In fact, that piece of jade, that incident, and that map were all fake.”

He shot her a penetrating gaze and whispered, “Vickie, we’ve been fooled.”

Vickie was stunned speechless. In her mind, she recalled what the boss of the Vermilion Bird Organization, who also used to be a ride-or-die, had once said to her.

He said, “Vickie, I’ve never yearned for immortality. What’s the point of living forever when everybody else is dead? I just want to use it to save Peggy’s life. She’s dying. Vickie, if you’re my bro, help me.”

Peggy was his only daughter. Of course, Vickie had to help him.

To her, any sort of artifact was just an accessory. She did not care about it, but she never thought about whether others would feel the same way or not.

That artifact, which resulted in a brutal battle between two organizations was, in reality, a set-up.

Gregory observed Vickie solemnly. She looked him in the eye and asked, “When did you learn about this?”

Gregory’s fingers twitched as he murmured, “Half a month ago.”

“Which was when I was about to be released from prison.”

He nodded.

A painful smile appeared on Vickie’s face.

“In that case, why do you still agree with my condition? Why do you want me to decipher that useless code in the map? Don’t you already know that it’s just a set-up and a pointless piece of paper?”

The study was quiet as nobody spoke.

Gregory stood still like a strong, lone tree. He kept his mouth shut. However, Vickie seemed to sense something. Deep down, she mocked herself and turned to walk out.

The man focused his gaze on her once more. He grabbed her wrist. “Where are you going?”

“I need to be alone.”

Vickie’s voice was soft, but it no longer bore the prior unfriendliness.

His hand froze. Soon, he let her go and withdrew his hand. He said, “You aren’t allowed to leave.”

Vickie kept quiet and headed outside.