Chapter 418

At the time, Lucille had answered without hesitation, "I'd take you to the hospital to get your head checked. Something's probably wrong with it somewhere."

It was an answer that suited her personality. Later, she'd said seriously, "It's not a good thing to have feelings for me. I'm used to being alone, after all."

How could Hunter not understand what she'd meant? She'd meant that she'd never reciprocate his feelings and that it was possible they would end up not even being able to remain friends.

And so, he'd joked, "I was just kidding. Why are you taking me so seriously? I can't even stand you as a friend, let alone a lover. You're a magnet for trouble, and I hate trouble."

After that, he'd never brought up the subject again.

…

Lucille had hung up on Hunter, but it wasn't because she was mad at him. She'd wanted to refute him, but he'd made a valid point. This matter with Echelon 103 was indeed troublesome, and she'd yet to think of the perfect strategy to deal with them.

She