Charlotte Allison discreetly observed the expressions of each old fox. Although everyone hid it well, some actions still revealed their intentions.
Herbert Byron, however, didn't hide his slight smile towards Charlotte Allison.
He did it on purpose, to acknowledge Charlotte Allison's help in securing his position at Grand Harvest, and also to use her to intimidate these people. After he took power, he severed the alliance targeting Allison Corporation; they would certainly try to trip up Grand Harvest with insignificant but nauseating maneuvers in secret.
Rather than being disgusted, it's better to disgust them.
He openly acted as Charlotte Allison's vanguard, making them believe that Grand Harvest was backed by Allison Corporation. Unless Allison Corporation fell, they would have to deal with it, preventing them from causing trouble.
In reality, Grand Harvest and Allison Corporation were merely in a cooperative relationship.
