"This is indeed an interesting assertion,"
Jelas stroked his chin with evident interest and asked,
"Are you suggesting it was me? This is the first time I've heard the accusation that I'm a control freak. Does Your Majesty have any basis for such a claim?"
"Mr. Jelas is the Governor's secretary, right?"
"Correct."
"The job of a secretary is to assist with clerical work, sometimes also dealing with people and negotiations, and in a special zone like this, to participate in administrative work and handle issues that are not suitable for public discussion, almost like the Governor's shadow."
The tone remained gentle and mild, even with a hint of casual homeliness, yet the subject matter was inching towards dangerous territory.
Facing the calm and collected Jelas, Ji Ai'er continued in a relaxed voice:
