Jerome Bonaparte knew that Victor Hugo was clearly referring to some of his private agreements with the Order Party.
Clearly, it was you who asked to meet me, and now you start to evade!
Jerome Bonaparte grumbled inwardly, but he maintained his smile and complimented, "Your influence is greater than an entire party combined! Hardly anyone in Paris hasn't read your books!"
Jerome Bonaparte silently added, "Those who haven't have long been expelled!"
Victor Hugo still said nothing, quietly watching Jerome Bonaparte's one-man show.
"People all know you as a humanitarian, a great writer, concerned with people's suffering while upholding order and freedom!" Jerome Bonaparte attributed all beautiful words to Victor Hugo, then extended the topic to himself, saying, "We are alike in this, stemming from the concept of the Republic!"
"Is this what you declare to them (the Order Party)?" Victor Hugo said flatly.
