Chapter 521Keeping Cooper here would only benefit him, not harm him.

“I know what you’re thinking,” Pharaoh said, his voice low and measured. “You believe that having Cooper with you will make Mousse think you’re truly defenseless. But remember, there’s always someone smarter, someone more cunning. Don’t underestimate him.”

He paused, his expression grave. “Mousse is the president of Country S. If he didn’t have some serious skills, he wouldn’t be where he is today.”

Norah fell silent.

She hadn’t considered that.

“Then Cooper stays with you,” she finally said. “Kevin and I will take the lead this time.”

“If everything goes well, you can come back for him,” Pharaoh assured her, his voice rough but firm. “Norah, I’m trying to make up for everything I’ve done wrong. Trust me—even if it costs me my life, I won’t let anything happen to him.”