My Perfect Female CEO

Clive and Charles were at their residence, looking relaxed, and after hearing the reports that came from their subordinates, they revealed surprise and a sense of inexplicable joy.

They had spies outside the Western Cultivation Hall, as well as among the Black Cat Team, Peng Bird, and even Left Leader.

So far, Clive and Charles’s group had been the most well-hidden. Even Nagano Yoko wasn’t as hidden as they were. Judging by the blow Namie received, they hadn’t made a move, fearing they’d attract trouble if noticed.

"I didn’t expect the Western Cultivation Hall to be so weak and easily defeated. Merely having numbers isn’t enough; often, the strength of the elite is crucial. It’s not about quantity but quality," Clive said with a smile. "Peng Bird’s group easily obtained the map fragment. Once they subdued the Western Cultivation Hall, all problems were resolved. The fearfulness of the Western Cultivation Hall truly makes one take notice."

"I also didn’t expect the Western Cultivation Hall to be so overwhelmed. Seems we overestimated them; they should’ve been underestimated a bit," Charles said with a sly grin.

All along, the Western Cultivation Hall had been their main focus, so they’re very clear about the Hall’s encounters. This was unavoidable, given that the Western Cultivation Hall held the map fragment.

"In your opinion, how many map fragments does the Western Cultivation Hall have? One? Or two?" Clive asked curiously.

"Probably just one. We know there’s someone behind the Western Cultivation Hall," Charles replied. "Separating two map fragments for storage ensures that if one side encounters issues, the other still provides leverage. Putting two map fragments in one basket is such a foolish thing to do—the person behind the Western Cultivation Hall surely wouldn’t do that."

"That reasoning makes sense. But what will the person behind the Western Cultivation Hall do now that it’s in trouble?" Clive wondered, speculating, "They’ll probably try to reclaim the map fragment at all costs."

"That should be the case. The only question is, if the person behind the Western Cultivation Hall isn’t afraid of exposure, they’ll act. But if they are, they’ll have to think more deliberately. Watching from the sidelines might not be a bad strategy," Charles replied.

Clive and Charles attempted to consider the situation from the standpoint of Nagano Yoko, the person behind the Western Cultivation Hall, weighing their gains and losses.

Thinking this way, there are multiple possibilities. They can’t predict what Nagano Yoko will do, given their limited understanding of her.

"What should we do now?" Clive said sharply. "Isn’t it time for us to act?"

"Left Leader and Peng Bird have relocated their hideout, and they’re both under our surveillance," Charles said. "Compared to acting against the Western Cultivation Hall, it’s easier to bully Left Leader and Peng Bird’s group. With some preparation, unleash a thunderous attack, and we’ll surely win, tightly grasp the map fragment, and have the qualifications to negotiate with anyone."

"Then proceed step by step, acquire the other map fragments, and obtaining the complete treasure becomes hopeful," Clive replied.

"Exactly," Charles said, smiling broadly.

From the fact that Clive and Charles knew Left Leader and Peng Bird’s situation so well, it’s evident how certain they were. If they make a move, it will certainly be decisive.

In their view, it’s just small players occupying a corner of the Underworld, nothing to worry about.

"Let’s launch an attack immediately, before Left Leader and others have stabilized," Clive suggested.

"Doing so would catch the enemy off guard, a very good approach indeed," Charles thought for a moment and said. "However, there are significant disadvantages. It’s almost dawn, and it’s too much trouble. Our people need time to prepare for the attack, which isn’t possible timewise; we need to strike at night to succeed."

"Then tomorrow night it is. We can’t wait any longer. After lying low for so long, it’s time to act," Clive vowed.

"Tomorrow night. Considering the time, indeed, we can’t delay anymore," Charles said. "The auction day is getting closer, and we’ve done nothing. If we continue lying low, it’s really not a solution."

Clive and Charles had great patience, precisely why they remained hidden, seeking the best opportunity.

Now, the moment had finally matured, and it’s time to act.

The lethal move they’re plotting will surely strike like thunder, taking down Left Leader and Peng Bird’s crew in one fell swoop.

This was their confidence and assurance.

Even the Black Cat Team is struggling to track down Left Leader and others, but their overall perspective pales compared to Charles and the others.

Charles was hiding in the shadows, monitoring everything, so he was the first to know Left Leader’s whereabouts, while the Black Cat Team found it difficult to gather useful information.

The next day, Nagano Yoko and the Western Cultivation Hall entered a new dialogue.

"The bait has been thrown out. Soon, the fish will fight each other to the death," Nagano Yoko affirmed. "But we can’t sit idle, doing nothing."

Being inactive wouldn’t work; wouldn’t it lead to suspicion?

Having lost something so crucial, they had to search the world for Left Leader and others, then reclaim the map fragment. That’s what needs to be done.

On this point, Nagano Yoko understood better than anyone.

Unfortunately, she didn’t know that Left Leader and Peng Bird were conspiring with Ye Fan, and her calculations were foiled by Ye Fan.

Not to mention insider information providing specifics—even Western Cultivation Hall’s actions disclosed many suspicious points.

"What should I do? Please advise," Western Cultivation Hall asked solemnly.

"Deploy your people to appear to search for the whereabouts of Left Leader and others," Nagano Yoko instructed.

"Seems you know their identity—Left Leader is also someone occupying a corner of the Underworld?" Western Cultivation Hall asked coldly.

He didn’t understand the identity of the four Peng Bird who forced him.

But he knew a bit about Left Leader.

"Don’t overthink it—just follow my instructions," Nagano Yoko said commandingly.

"I won’t act on my own; even if displeased with Left Leader, I’ll prioritize the ultimate mission. Once accomplished, I’ll take Left Leader on," Western Cultivation Hall replied darkly.