“The Elders in the Cabinet are not on the same page!” Billy answered evasively, his gaze fixed ahead as he spoke calmly.
“This is something that Ivy was able to see in such a short time at the Cabinet. How could the Prime Minister not know?”
“What… what do you mean?” Ian was confused and so were the others.
“Boss, are you saying that the Prime Minister actually knew all along? He just didn’t have a suitable opportunity to act?” Night Orchid tentatively asked after some thought.
“Yes!” Billy nodded with a slight smile.
“Boss, when you confronted Gavin Langstaff with your fist earlier, was it to create an opportunity for him to reorganize the Cabinet?” White Tiger had grasped what was going on roughly.
The others seemed to understand now too.
“That’s right!” Billy smiled again and turned towards Bob. “Bob, did you just call Ivy? What did she say?”
Although he had been meditating with his eyes closed earlier, nothing happening around him escaped his spiritual perception. Bob’s phone call had been made directly to Ivy.
“Ivy and Prime Minister are already on their way here,” Bob replied noddingly.
“She has already briefed him about everything and there has been some action taken at the Cabinet.”
“Mm-hmm.” Billy’s lips lifted slightly. “You make another call outside and tell Harlan Holmes to keep an eye on things over there.”
“Okay.” Bob nodded as he took out his phone and dialed quickly.
“All right then, I’m going back inside for some rest. You guys stay here in this courtyard,” said Billy as he walked towards Medical Building while giving instructions along the way.
“Within 24 hours of my injury except for Ivy and Prime Minister Tan everyone else should disappear!”
This arrangement showed that Billy didn’t want anyone outside knowing how severe his injuries were.
“We understand!” The group responded loudly after being momentarily stunned by this order.
“Tsk tsk! Boss is really playing hardball this time,” Stout smacked his lips together before commenting sarcastically
Night Orchid chuckled softly while pursing her lips. “Stout, you know better.”
White Tiger and Bob exchanged glances before each getting busy with their own tasks.
Ten minutes ago…
After hanging up from talking with Bob over her cell phone, Ivy frowned tightly. A cold killing intent emanated from her body involuntarily. The strength in her hand increased unconsciously causing her cell phone into powder within seconds. After a brief moment of contemplation, she turned and walked out of her office. In about five minutes, she arrived at the door of a large conference room.
“Lord Chandler, what brings you here?” one of the four men guarding the door asked Ivy.
“I’m looking for Minister Woolery!” Ivy said in a serious tone.
“Lord Chandler, the Prime Minister is currently in a meeting with other department heads from the capital city. He instructed us not to let anyone disturb him during this time. Perhaps you can wait until after the meeting is over…” The man hesitated before speaking.
“I have urgent business!” Ivy interrupted him and walked straight towards the conference room door.
“It’s our duty to maintain order here. Please understand that.” The man took a deep breath before continuing to speak as he blocked Ivy’s path.
“I said I have urgent business!” Ivy responded coldly as she approached him and added, “Move aside now or I’ll be forced to use force!”
“Lord Chandler, please respect your position.” The man took another deep breath before standing firm in front of her.
The other three guards looked at each other helplessly as they were caught between two difficult situations.
Bang!
Before he could finish his sentence, Ivy had already sent him flying backwards with one punch! He crashed into and opened up the conference room door before falling onto ground unconscious.
All eyes inside turned toward them simultaneously with surprise on their faces. It should be noted that this place was Glavale’s most authoritative location outside of the Hall. Anyone who caused trouble here would be no different than committing suicide. However, when everyone saw that it was actually Ivy who caused all this commotion; their expressions changed from surprise into curiosity instead.
What kind of drama did this Cabinet Secretary want to play out?
Prime Minister Urban Woolery looked up at her with an expression asking what happened. But given his understanding towards Ivy’s character, he was aware that there must be something big going on for such recklessness.
“How dare you!” A white-haired old man sitting next to Urban Woolery glanced briefly at his fallen comrade-in-arms then frowned while looking directly at Ivy. “Lord Chandler, do you not know we are holding an important meeting right now?”
“You’ve been working in Cabinet for quite some time now… don’t tell me you don’t even know basic rules?”
The one who talked was none other than Hubert West – ranked third among several elders within Cabinet.
“I have urgent news to report to you, Minister Woolery!” Ivy interrupted the man and walked quickly towards him.
She leaned in close to Urban Woolery and whispered a few words. Suddenly, a powerful aura exploded from Urban Woolery, filling every corner of the conference room. Everyone except for a few strong cultivators felt suffocated and shivered involuntarily.
“What’s going on, Minister Woolery? What happened?” Hubert West asked.
“The meeting is over for today. Dismissed!” Urban Woolery stood up abruptly and spoke in a grim voice.
“Lord Hum and Lord Rowe, inform all members of Central Sky Office and Capital Defense Bureau to search for Cabinet Minister Gavin Langstaff throughout the city. As soon as his whereabouts are found, report it immediately!”
Everyone was surprised by this order.
“What happened?” Otis Hum asked after hesitating briefly.
“Commander Gardner had his heart shattered by Gavin Langstaff’s punch. His life is hanging by a thread.” Replied Urban Woolery gravely.
The sound of teacups falling echoed through the conference room as everyone’s curiosity turned into shock. Commander Gardner had been one of Glavale’s most important figures. Even ordinary citizens knew how significant he was. His name represented hope for Glavale’s future. If news got out that Commander Gardner was on death’s door, it would be catastrophic for this country.
“What?!” Otis Hum exclaimed along with Zero Rowe as two violent energies shook the air around them.
The crowd, already struggling to breathe, became even more unbearable. Each person’s face was as white as a sheet, and they could only rely on their full body strength to resist the pressure of the three individuals.