diff --git a/cli.py b/cli.py
index 4d1941f81..7e22757bd 100755
--- a/cli.py
+++ b/cli.py
@@ -2245,6 +2245,8 @@ class HermesCLI:
         self._approval_state = None
         self._approval_deadline = 0
         self._invalidate()
+        return "deny"
+
     def chat(self, message, images: list = None) -> Optional[str]:
         """
         Send a message to the agent and get a response.