Chapter 1217 The Way To Survive!

• "There's no need to rush, Mr. Field." Kingsley smiled lightly, his expression calm. "Simply speaking without proof won't sway the higher-ups. However, if you can demonstrate your worth to them, even if they have reservations, they will likely spare your lives." He added with a hint of amusement, "Of course, this assumes your superiors aren't completely foolish." Cedric looked perplexed. "Our worth? What value could we possibly have? We lack both influence and wealth. What could we offer that would make them keep us alive?"
• Kingsley spoke with a calm but pointed tone. "Your boss is likely counting on the Black Fist Gang to uncover who's pulling the strings. But do you think they'll succeed?" Before Cedric and Emmett could offer their thoughts, he continued, "They won't, because I won't allow anyone from that gang to spill the truth." He then gestured toward them. "But you two, with your deep ties to the gang, could play a different role. If you're willing to work as double agents, infiltrating their ranks and helping to expose the mastermind, do you really think they'll still have a reason to eliminate you?"
• Cedric's eyes briefly narrowed, a flicker of understanding crossing his face. "So, if that's the case, it seems our lives might actually be spared." Emmett's expression brightened with excitement. "Exactly! How did I miss that? Kami must be furious and eager to take down the mastermind! If we can prove we're useful in finding that person, he'll have no reason to kill us!" However, before Emmett could get too carried away with his optimism, Cedric's expression shifted, and he cast a sharp, thoughtful look at Kingsley. "If I'm right, you're the one pulling the strings here, aren't you? Even if you're not the mastermind, you're definitely involved. If we deliver you to Kami, we can clear our names!" Emmett's smile faltered immediately as he turned to him in surprise. "Mr. Stanton, wait..."