One team, husband and wife

Shen looked down at his palms and sighed. She was already a part of his life, she had been since the day they met. He couldn't selectively shut her out from another part of his life. 

"Darling..." Lina said softly, the coldness in her eyes disappearing entirely. 

Shen looked into her eyes, recognizing the woman he had been in love with since the day they met. 

"Don't underestimate me. I'm stronger than you think." 

It was as if she could read his mind. 

There was no need to ponder this anymore. 

It was time to work together as a team. 

"We've been working with the main branch of the Lim clan for years. They're extremely powerful in country J and country C. They are directly related to royalty in country C and very well established here." 

Lina nodded, taking in everything her husband was saying. Their two heads were always better than one.