Tonight there's only one chapter, I'll make it up tomorrow.
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"What's the bad news?" Shire asked.
He didn't think there could be any more bad news now.
Lucia didn't answer directly but asked solemnly, "Have you ever heard of Freemasonry?"
Shire nodded.
It's a joint organization originally founded in England, later spreading to various parts of Europe and America, with members who are powerful capitalists, high-ranking politicians, or social celebrities.
Lucia said, "You've successfully caught the organization's attention. I guess they might be assessing the possibility of inviting you to join."
Then she turned her head to look at Shire: "You won't join, will you?"
Shire nodded.
Shire had his own independent system, and joining would only bind his hands and feet.
Although Shire is also a capitalist, his presence threatens the very capitalist system. He has created another capitalist system that competes with the existing one, making integration impossible.
