"The balance is tilted!"
"In the past, we allied with the Bay Area to oppose the Mayor and some decisions of the State Government; we were the closest comrades."
"But now, because I want to become the Mayor, the hidden contradictions and conflicts between us are surfacing."
He laughed and said, "Surely, I can't listen to the Bay Area's dictates after I become Mayor, right?"
"Do you think I can accept such a result?"
James finally understood the crux of the issue, or rather, whether a splendid appearance was more important to Councilman Williams, or the real power he held.
If he and the Bay Area were to "share the world," handing over more than half of his power to the Bay Area, then Lance's plans would be worthless.
But as long as he cannot do this, or the Bay Area becomes greedier, then his plan will certainly come into play!
If he was willing to be a puppet, or if he didn't have such strong demands for profit, he wouldn't stand to run for Mayor.
