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They chatted while playing golf.
But clearly, Reed and Ryan were far more interested in the pic of their conversation than the game itself.
At first, they discussed international affairs. Then the topic gradually shifted until Reed and Ryan began simulating a battlefield strategy on the spot.
They were fully engaged in the scenario, while Maggie and Johnny stood by, listening intently..
Franklin and Julia did the same.
Perhaps not wanting the younger ones to remain passive observers, Ryan eventually turned to them and said, “Why don’t you share your thoughts as well?”
After a moment, Maggie spoke up. “With enemies on all fronts, advancing alone would be unwise. Holding position
for now might be the best move.”
Julia paused at his words.
She had to admit–it was a sound judgment.
If Maggie hadn’t said it, she honestly wouldn’t have thought of it herself-
Just as that crossed her mind, she saw Ryan smiling and nodding in approval at Maggie’s suggestion.
Johnny responded swiftly as well. He moved two of the cups they were using to simulate the battlefield and said, “I’d go for a flanking maneuver from both sides.”
As soon as he said that, Ryan, Reed, and Jordan all chuckled, clearly satisfied with his strategy.
Then, their attention shifted to Franklin and Julia.
With Maggie and Johnny having spoken, it was naturally their turn.
Julia stared at the layout in front of her, momentarily at a loss for what to say.
She glanced at Franklin.
Franklin said, “We don’t have enough troops to defend the city, but if we intercept from the northwest route, we might just turn the tide.”
Reed clapped his hands and laughed. “Brilliant! What else?
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Julia remained silent for a second.
After carefully analyzing the setup, an idea gradually formed in her mind. She smiled and said, “If we redirect our southeastern troops to attack from the northwest, we could take the city in one decisive strike.”
But with that move, she directly contradicted Maggie’s earlier strategy of holding ground.
On the surface, her plan seemed logical. However-
Maggie calmly responded, “The troops you plan to deploy are stationed at a strategically contested zone. If you move them, every prior setup we’ve made becomes null and void.”
Julia froze, not yet replying when Johnny let out a small chuckle and said, “Miss Brown, didn’t you notice? The troops you’re reallocating are stationed in the most hotly contested region.”
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No one had explicitly mentioned the critical zone before, but given the layout, it was assumed that everyone could
see it.
But Julia had, in fact, missed it entirely.
She didn’t know much about military strategy, but she understood the significance of a critical stronghold.
With her move, all their previous tactical planning was rendered meaningless.
There was no point continuing the simulation after that.
It finally dawned on Julia just how grave her mistake had been.
Everyone’s strategies had held up–until hers brought the entire scenario crumbling down. For a moment, her expression faltered.
Still, she didn’t let her embarrassment show. Inscoffeed, she offered a sheepish smile and said, “Sorry, it’s my first time playing this sort of game. I’m not very good at it and ended up spoiling the fun.”
Ryan laughed. “It’s just a little game, Miss Brown. No need to take it to heart.”
Judging by his tone, neither he nor Reed seemed to be holding it against her.
After all, they had come out to play golf. Soon, they went back to their game.
While they played, Ryan, Reed, and Jordan all made a point of talking to Maggie, giving her their full attention.
This time, Julia could clearly see it–they genuinely respected and liked Maggie.
What’s more, they called her “Maggie” with effortless familiarity, while they still addressed Julia formally as “Miss Brown.”
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All this… over a research paper?
And Maggie?
She spoke calmly with Ryan and the others, completely at case, with no hint of guilt or discomfort over their clear favor toward her.
Julia let out a cold laugh.
She really was thick–skinned.
Still, Julia didn’t plan to bring up the paper.
She had no proof.
And if she were to accuse Maggie without evidence–claiming the paper wasn’t even hers–it could easily backfire.
Maggie and Ryan continued chatting as they played, completely ignoring Franklin and Julia.
The entire morning passed, and the two of them kept a certain distance, as if they had no connection at all.
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