After a very formal apology and a very formal acceptance of the apology, the two sat back down on the couch.
Once seated again, Fritz still wore an expression of hostility, but at least he no longer held an overbearing attitude of superiority towards Gao Yang in their conversation.
"General Ram, I hope you're not lying to me. I must make it clear—I hate you! I've never hidden that fact. You put my daughter in an extremely dangerous situation, and if I find out you're deceiving me, I'll retaliate without hesitation."
After saying so, Fritz waved a hand and said in a deep voice, "Of course, if you're willing to leave my daughter, even if you've lied to me, I won't press the issue. I only care about my daughter."
