Chapter 2096: Chapter 2096: Terms of Exchange
"So, you just wait to send my corpse to him. As the ex-wife of such a significant figure from the opposing side, my sudden death would probably not do your reputation any good."
Her words shocked her guards, and upon seeing her determined expression, they couldn’t help but feel alarmed. This was a grave matter, and they decided to report it to their superiors.
About an hour later, Madam Aisha received a call from the Councilman’s office, arranging a meeting for her and the Councilman. Soon, an aide from his side personally came to escort her.
The meeting lasted for about two hours. After emerging, Madam Aisha appeared as usual, though the corners of her lips showed a hint of relieved exhaustion, and she was subsequently arranged to stay in a luxurious apartment.
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"You say you want to release me?" Yiyi’s eyes widened, a look of disbelief across her face. She had given up all hope, merely awaiting death’s arrival.
She couldn’t have imagined that she would be suddenly released at the brink of death. Rather than feeling joyful, she found this sudden change utterly unbelievable, instinctively sensing that there must be some significant reason behind it.
Yet the people releasing her did not reveal a hint of the reason despite her pressing questions, merely telling her that her life would be safe as long as she obediently followed the authorities’ arrangements and refrained from acts of defiance.
Surviving such a catastrophe was fortunate, but Yiyi did not feel at ease; instead, a peculiar sense of foreboding arose within, leaving her restless.
The order for her death came directly from the Councilman, a decision that couldn’t have changed on a whim. Who could have paid such a hefty price to make the Councilman prefer to keep her as a threat?
Who could it be? But it’s said that Brother Ling Kong hasn’t yet returned from the front lines, where the battle rages fiercely.
So who on earth is it?
Yiyi was burning with anxiety, yet she had no way of uncovering even the slightest clue. After being released, she wandered aimlessly through the streets, suddenly noticing a crowd gathered in the square, watching a live report on the virtual big screen.
It must be another war report, a great victory or something. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be broadcasted on such a prominent big screen; from afar, almost every public screen was turned on, showing a grand spectacle indeed.
Yiyi had no interest in these political propagandas, her eyes inadvertently sweeping over them as she prepared to leave for home.
But that glance made her spot a familiar figure appearing on the screen, her eyes widening in shock, her breath stalling for a moment.
How could Madam Aisha appear on the big screen?
On the screen, Madam Aisha was seen surrounded by a large group of bodyguards, heading towards a podium at a plaza, while below the stage, a dense crowd held up numerous banners, supporters of the Councilman.
Yiyi immediately felt a sense of foreboding. Madam Aisha had always been low-key; even at banquets, she would never express any opinions or views publicly. Now, she seemed ready to give a speech like an important leader. What on earth was happening?
She hurriedly ran forward, overhearing the citizens gathered at the screen discussing.
"Isn’t that the former wife of the Queen’s faction’s top favorite, Governor Yun? Why is she appearing at the National Theater Square? That’s where major leaders give their speeches."
"I’ve heard that Madam Aisha has something significant to disclose to the international community. I don’t know what big issue it is to warrant such a massive scene."
Disclosure of significant matters? A chill swept through Yiyi’s chest. Madam Aisha’s speech must be related to her, right? With such a grand arrangement, it couldn’t possibly happen without the Councilman’s consent. At this timing, her release seemed too coincidental.
