chapter 1615 This is the rule

The three individuals present—Mateo, Adam, and Toby—were all astute individuals. They didn't need overt displays to understand each other; they all had a clear sense of the situation.

Listening to Toby's tone, which was laden with tension, Adam simply sat on the side with a smile. He was well aware of Toby's character. 

Toby was more of a businessman disguised as a politician, someone who prioritized profit and wasn't willing to suffer losses. 

However, by standing up for...