He was willing to take a punch from Julius Mamet precisely because, in this matter, Leo Spencer did indeed act a bit dishonorably. But that bit of dishonorable behavior did not merit him, Leo Spencer, being willing to take a second punch.
Now, hearing Julius Mamet's accusation, he took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then smiled and asked, "Minister Julius, why do you ask such a question?"
"How the hell is what you did any different from assault? You committed a crime!"
"A crime?"
Leo Spencer laughed again, then continued, "Minister Julius, what do you mean by that?"
"Don't play dumb with me. Otherwise, where did Eli Spencer come from?"