Chapter 142: A Blackmailed Agent

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Emir's Family Flat.

Lyra continued, her voice laced with sly confidence: 

"And so, I went ahead with Nathan's blackmail, subtly leaking information about our supposed group in the Liberation Army going against the Order. Of course, I carefully selected which details to share."

She paused for a moment, her eyes narrowing as she analyzed the situation. 

"So with all that in mind, his level of trust wouldn't be high now, would it? Though it's hard to say for certain, even though he is being blackmailed, we are both going against the Order, so he at least believes that. Yet, if his expressions are any indication, there seems to be a flicker of doubt lingering beneath."

Nodding at her words, Emir said: 

"Good job. I knew it was a good decision for me to leave him in your hand, you're quite experienced at manipulation after all."