Joseph couldn't help but frown.
This time, France indeed didn't send troops to South America. If the British are allowed to "exert influence," it will inevitably severely impact France's prestige in the eyes of European countries—Spain is, after all, a member of the Mediterranean Security Organization.
Of course, the inner details cannot be publicly disclosed.
But if there is no counterattack, it would seem to validate what the British have said.
The originally grand celebration that brought diplomatic benefits to France can't be easily disrupted like this.
Joseph's mind raced, and he signaled the Spanish Foreign Minister sitting not far away to come closer, whispering a few instructions.
Urquijo immediately stood up and glared at Sir O'Leary, saying, "Were you speaking on behalf of His Majesty George III just now?"
The British hesitated for half a second but nodded and said, "Without a doubt, I am the envoy of His Majesty."
