Brady, with his "persuasive" speech, thought that Hogson would stand by his side. To him, his rhetoric had been quite effective, and he even felt that Hogson was already moved and would agree momentarily.
And the little incident where Bai Xiaosheng's people delivered an invitation just so happened to be an unexpected assist for him.
There was nothing more indicative of his stance than tearing up Bai Xiaosheng's invitation right in front of Hogson.
Brady thought it through well and tore up the invitation. The result, however, was Hogson's response: "I will attend the banquet, and Anlos will go as well."
At that moment, it was as if he had been struck squarely on the head with a club, leaving Brady completely stunned.
After speaking, Hogson didn't linger longer, standing up to say goodbye.
There was a seemingly amused smile on his face, and in his eyes, there was clearly a hint of schadenfreude.
