"Ambassador Cowley, don't speak just yet; let me guess the purpose of your visit to the Tuileries Palace?"
Jerome Bonaparte responded assertively, causing Ambassador Cowley to be momentarily taken aback.
After a few seconds, Ambassador Cowley regained his composure and responded politely, "Of course, Your Majesty!"
Jerome Bonaparte furrowed his brows, pretending to be deep in thought, and then looked up to respond to Ambassador Cowley, "If I'm not mistaken, your visit to the Tuileries Palace is to seek access to our railway to reach the Mediterranean!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Ambassador Cowley's eyes; Jerome Bonaparte's words were indeed what Britain wanted him to do.
However, Ambassador Cowley was perplexed as to why Emperor Napoleon would know the purpose of his visit to the Tuileries Palace!
While Ambassador Cowley was contemplating, Jerome Bonaparte's voice reached his ears again, "I'm guessing you're quite puzzled as to why I know your purpose!
