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Chapter 1394 Joining Forces to Defeat the Enemy
Chapter 1395 Joining Forces to Defeat the Enemy

Under the flashing lights, Qin Hao and Ailiya's figures were captured in countless photos, which instantly spread to every corner of the banquet venue.

Everyone looked at the two people in front of them with some surprise.

Although the two had attended Abdul's banquet before, they were all insiders of the Dragon Clan, and the news had not spread. This was the first time they had appeared together in the public eye.

"Isn't that the little princess of the Predator Group? The man next to her looks familiar, who is he again?"

"Isn't that Qin Hao?! The controller of the Devil's Throat! What's going on? How come they're both here?"

"Judging by their demeanor, these two are probably up to no good!"

"..."

Amidst the whispers, Qin Hao ignored them, putting his arm around Ailiya's slender waist as they entered the banquet hall like a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

Arya was unfazed by anyone's strange looks, her face radiating confidence, her body ramrod straight. As a member of the Abdul family, she had every right to be proud.

But she still glanced around at the people who were looking at her, wary of their underhanded tactics.

"I never expected our first appearance to be such a huge success."

Qin Hao was also quite surprised.

"Tonight we are the stars."

Arya turned her head to the side, her voice very low, but her face showed a hint of excitement.

Although a hint of nervousness flashed in her eyes, she immediately felt safe when she saw Qin Hao standing beside her.

Ailiya used to be a princess, but she felt she had changed after meeting Qin Hao.

Qin Hao glanced at Sofia, who was chatting and laughing with several European mining tycoons not far away, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"The main character always makes a grand entrance last."

"Let's hold back for now and see how things go."

Qin Hao is currently unaware of what might happen, and the best course of action is to remain calm and wait for the situation to unfold.

As soon as she finished speaking, Sophia seemed to sense something and turned her head, her deep eyes fixed on Qin Hao and Ailiya.

At the same time, Qin Hao also noticed her.

Their eyes met, and Sofia's lips twitched slightly, a hint of chill rising in her almost frozen smile.

Aria felt uncomfortable seeing this woman and whispered, "Let's go over there."

For some reason, she always felt a sense of crisis and didn't want Qin Hao to have too much contact with this woman.

Qin Hao nodded slightly and was about to lift his leg when he saw Sophie carrying a glass of champagne, walking slowly over, followed closely by her entourage, all with serious expressions.

"Mr. Qin, Miss Ailiya, it's been a long time."

Sofia's Chinese was still fluent, but the warmth in her tone was a few degrees lower than when she was at the Golden Lion's Nest.

"I didn't expect you all to attend together, it's a pleasant surprise."

She knew the two had a good relationship, but did this open and aboveboard collaboration prove that they were indeed going to work together?

This is not good news for Sofia.

"We should naturally attend Miss Leclerc's dinner party."

Qin Hao gestured to the waiter to bring over two glasses of champagne. He then handed one of them to Ailiya with a doting smile, as if it were meant for Sofia.

"Besides, we have a gift for you, how could we not come?"

"Oh? A gift? Mr. Qin, aren't you being too kind?"

Sofia's gaze fell on the black leather folder in Qin Hao's hand, and she raised an eyebrow slightly, saying, "Could it be about the cooperation details regarding the Katanga Plateau?"

Has Qin Hao suddenly had an epiphany? Is he no longer competing with her?

Something's not right... there must be something fishy going on here.

"No, you're wrong."

Qin Hao sneered, handed the folder forward, held up the cover and waved it in front of her, and said with a playful smile, "It's some information about Phoenix Holdings. I'm sure you'll be interested in reading it."

Upon hearing Qin Hao utter the words "Phoenix Holdings," the expressions of the two attendants behind Sophia changed drastically, and they subconsciously took a half-step forward, seemingly ready to attack.

But Sophia stopped her with a look. She took a deep breath, ignored Qin Hao's ambiguous gaze, and took the folder.

Although she performed very well, she still subconsciously paused slightly when she opened the leather cover, then continued to turn the pages as if nothing had happened.

The folder contained no complicated text, only a few clear photos.

Footage of Victor's private plane making an emergency landing outside Paris, and close-ups of him being held captive by Predator agents.

The last page contains the final evidence linking Phoenix Holdings and Blackstone Group's money laundering accounts, stamped with the red seal of an official organization in the lower right corner.

“Ms. So, the risk hedging strategy of the Leclerc Group is no longer needed.”

Qin Hao's voice carried a hint of laughter, but his eyes were as cold as ice. He said, word by word, "Since the players have all been captured, this game should naturally be restarted. What do you say?"

Upon hearing this, Sophia stopped turning the page, and for the first time, genuine astonishment appeared in her eyes.

This man is terrifying.

She never expected Qin Hao to act so quickly, and she certainly didn't expect him to lay the evidence out on the table, leaving no way out or room for negotiation.

The surrounding guests seemed to notice something was amiss, and their conversations gradually quieted down as countless eyes focused on them like searchlights.

"Is Mr. Qin declaring war?" Sophia closed the folder, the chill in her voice growing more pronounced.

"Declaration of war?"

Qin Hao chuckled, put his arm around Ailiya's waist, and moved her aside, just in time to avoid a reporter who was planning to get close and take some juicy gossip or a love triangle drama.

“I’m just reminding Miss Leclerc that the value of Devil’s Throat is never just the mineral deposit itself, but the meaning behind it.”

"As you know, in recent years, the global mining business has been quite unstable, and in most cases it has been monopolized by a few conglomerates. What we need to do is break this monopoly."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, and his voice suddenly rose several decibels, loud enough for everyone nearby to hear clearly.

"For example, it is currently a stabilizer for global cobalt prices. And the Katanga Plateau mining area is also a fiercely contested area in the future."

Qin Hao deliberately dragged out his words, watching Sophia's face gradually darken, and smiled with satisfaction before continuing, "We have reached an agreement with the Predator Group for joint development. As for our partners, we have already selected them."

He turned his head, met Aria's gaze, and said calmly.

“Naturally, we should choose people who truly understand the meaning of equality. Those who are autocratic and want to control the majority of the interests or even the right to speak will not last long.”

Aria felt the force around her waist tighten slightly, and her heart warmed. She subconsciously straightened her back and looked at Sophia, her eyes flashing with the same sharpness as Qin Hao's.

“That’s right. Partners who won’t use each other as pawns are the ones we’ll cooperate with.” “Someone who likes to backstab others is no different from a clown, don’t you think, Miss Sophia?”

Close your face and open it up!
It seemed that because Qin Hao was standing next to her, Ailiya seemed much more confident.

At the same time, Arya's words, like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly created ripples among the crowd.

Several mining tycoons who had partnerships with the Leclerc Group exchanged glances, their expressions shifting slightly, and they looked at Sofia with a hint of apprehension.

Everyone could tell that Arya was implying something, referring to Sophia.

In addition, given the status of Aria's family, her words carry significant weight. With Qin Hao also involved, some people might seriously reconsider their cooperation with Sofia.

Sofia appeared calm on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil.

Even Ailiya dared to talk to her like that, and she and Qin Hao were in perfect harmony, like a married couple.

She gripped the folder slightly tighter, her mind racing, trying to figure out what strategy to use to subdue the two men.

Seeing that the other party still maintained a calm demeanor, Qin Hao decided to drop another bombshell.

Just as he was about to speak, Sophia fell silent: "It seems Mr. Qin has a new plan."

"In that case, the Leclerc Group will not insist."

She turned to leave.

At this point, we've already lost the battle, so there's no need to stay here and become a laughingstock.

Once she gets back, she'll need to consider finding more allies.

Arya was already a troublesome one, and now there's the troublesome Qin Hao on top of that. Things are getting harder and harder.

"Wait!"

At that moment, Qin Hao called her back.

"Miss Leclerc".

Qin Hao's voice held a hint of amusement, "I forgot to tell you, we've already shared that cobalt price forecast report with the International Cobalt Association. They're very interested in market manipulation."

"The friendly reminder is free, no need to thank me."

"..."

Sofia stopped abruptly, her back looking so lonely and stiff under the lamplight.

Her partners are now all speaking up for her or sharing the burden.

Looking at her tense back, Aria suddenly felt all the tension and unease she had felt earlier vanish.

She should trust Qin Hao; this man wouldn't be so easily seduced or stolen away.

She looked up at Qin Hao, only to meet his gaze as he looked down at her. The sharpness that had been hidden in his deep eyes vanished instantly, replaced by extreme tenderness.

Aria smiled sweetly, secretly delighted, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

Such an outstanding man, I must win him over!

Whether it's Qin Hao's outstanding abilities or other aspects, he is impeccable.

This is the man who can conquer Aria's heart.

A woman with a princess-like personality like this needs a strong man to conquer her.

Sofia paused for a moment, then quickly walked away.

She had to hurry up and deal with what Qin Hao had mentioned; otherwise, she wouldn't even have the leverage to fight back.

"Now it's time to settle our score."

Qin Hao's voice was tinged with laughter, and his warm breath brushed against her ear.

Aria's ears turned bright red instantly, but she forced herself to remain calm, raised her chin, and looked directly into Qin Hao's burning eyes.

"Who's afraid of who? Let's make this clear first, I'm not going to pay for the $70,000 analyzer."

"That's not as good as..."

Qin Hao leaned closer and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Use your technical guidance for the next three months to pay off the debt?"

"After all, my mine needs the most reliable people to keep an eye on it."

Although they were talking about work, there was a flirtatious undertone to it.

Moreover, the mine is a long-term, sustainable development project, and three months is definitely not enough. Does that mean he wants her to stay by Qin Hao's side for the rest of her life?

Thinking about this, Aria's happiness and sweetness soared.

Many people in the distance watched this scene and discussed it animatedly.

"Now it seems these two are actually quite a good match!"

"Sigh! If these two join forces, will things be any easier in the future?"

"That depends on whether Sophia has the ability to suppress them. Otherwise, they will be able to dictate the price from now on."

"..."

Some are happy and some are sad.

As Qin Hao said, global mineral prices are unstable, and most companies value the prices of minerals in their own country. After all, even if minerals are cheaper elsewhere, transportation is a major expense.

Unless the price is ridiculously low enough to cover the cost of logistics.

However, under this environment, even if mineral veins in other places are cheaper, they won't be much cheaper.

Charlie stood in the corner, watching this scene, and a genuine smile finally appeared on his tired face.

"These two are really nice."

Immediately, he looked down and typed a line on his phone.

"Sir, Paris, first class has been booked."

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