277. Go with the flow.

"How could the Deep Sea Branch do such a thing?" Denise Green said indignantly:

"These spells were all researched by Noland Lee himself, and he was even willing to share them with the Deep Sea Branch for a fee. Yet the Deep Sea Branch is thinking about studying his spells. Isn't this behavior a little too despicable…"

Noland Lee raised his hand to rest it on Denise's shoulder, speaking in a calming voice:

"Don't be angry, Denise. It's a minor issue. The actions of the Deep Sea Branch are all too normal. If I were them, I would also want to find a way to shake off the constraints of the trading partner."

"Hmph…" Denise huffed in frustration:

"Anyway, I just can't stand the way the Deep Sea Branch operates…"

Noland Lee patted the back of Denise's head and looked toward Selena, who was gazing at him:

"You too, Selena, don't be angry or anxious. I anticipated this situation.