The French had no idea about the dangers at the front; everyone was cheering for Shire's successful capture of the "A" point defense line.
They naturally assumed that as long as Shire held the line for a few days, the Ottomans at "A" point would collapse and surrender, leading France to a decisive victory.
Mata Hari thought so too.
At this moment, she was enjoying a candlelit dinner with the Minister of the Navy in his villa located in the 16th district.
This was meant to be their private moment, but Hari casually mentioned Shire.
"What an astonishing hero!" Hari smiled, her eyes full of admiration and envy. "Everyone's talking about him. I even met him once. You know? I was so frightened that I didn't dare to approach him. I regret it terribly! Imagine, he's only 18 years old; he'll surely make a name for himself in the future!"
These words strangely pained the Minister of the Navy.
