In the basement, a place with no signal, they could speak without worrying too much. Realizing this, Koven approached Selena and patted her pockets, but unlike before, he did not find a hidden bugging device.“Don’t bother looking. You won’t find it,” Selena said, looking somewhat helpless as Koven prepared to search her.“What do you mean?” Koven asked, puzzled.“I mean the bugging device. You won’t find it,” Selena said, staring into his eyes and enunciating each word clearly.Then, Selena placed a hand over her chest and calmly explained, “In Spades, before we join, everyone undergoes a minor surgery to embed a specialized bugging device near the rib next to their heart.“So, you won’t find it.” After she finished speaking, a faint smile curved her lips.Upon hearing Selena’s explanation, everyone gasped in shock. They had not expected the Spades organization to treat their members so inhumanely.Koven’s heart ached for her. He stepped forward and embraced Selena, saying, “I
'Oh, Linus. What else are you hiding from me?' Selena thought to herself.Suddenly, a new thought occurred to her. Maybe Linus was the one who had revealed her true identity to those people too. To clarify, she asked Matthew, “Did Linus secretly tell you about my real identity as well?”Matthew nodded.As expected, Selena sighed. She had not anticipated that she had been betrayed by Linus long ago. If Daniel ever found out that the person he had raised and trained for years had shown signs of betrayal, how furious he would be?!Selena could already imagine the terrifying sight of Daniel's rage when he learned of all this, a sight that had always scared her the most.“So, has Linus also defected to you?” Selena asked, pretending to be indifferent.“No, he hasn’t,” Matthew replied truthfully. “Those were just some clues we managed to extract from him. His heart still belongs to Daniel and Spades.”Even if Linus had thoughts of defecting to them, Matthew would be the first to oppos
Lucy noticed Matthew's displeasure and wisely fell silent.The cheerful atmosphere did not last long as Selena suddenly remembered what had just happened and became worried.Koven, who had been watching Selena closely, noticed the change in her expression and immediately understood what she was worried about.Matthew also noticed Selena's change. He walked over to her and said, "Don't worry, we won't force you to leave Spades right away. I know Mr. Zimmer's methods. We need to plan carefully to get you out."Selena's eyes sparkled, and her tone suddenly became fervent. "I'll stay in the organization. Mr. Zimmer hasn't completely suspected my identity as a spy. I can continue acting in front of him to get the classified information you need.""This is just like a real-life spy movie!" Charlie's cunning eyes showed a hint of amusement. No wonder she was trained by a top-notch spy organization—her meticulous thinking was exceptional even for a woman.Koven, hearing Selena's suggesti
Matthew frowned after hearing this. Although persuading Linus to betray Spades, as Selena suggested, could temporarily ensure the safety of his wife and their unborn child, the mere thought of Linus' covetous glances at Lucy left Matthew feeling inexplicably angry.“You can try to persuade him, but don't disclose our plans to him. Even if he agrees to stop working for Spades, he can't come near us,” Matthew instructed coldly, disregarding Koven’s desperate attempts to stop him as he started the car and drove away.Watching everyone leave, Selena took out her phone and dialed Linus' number.“Hey, are you free later? I want to meet you.”…Half an hour later, Selena sat in a dimly lit bar, waiting for Linus amid the smoky atmosphere.“Speak, what’s the matter?” Linus pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, tossed it on the table, took one out, lit it, and stared at Selena with a hazy look. “Want one?”“No, I’ve quit,” Selena smiled and shook her head.“Impressive. It see
"Linus, sometimes, seizing happiness is more about mustering the courage than enduring pain." Selena's voice was melodious and tinged with a hint of melancholy, but more so with a sense of relief and acceptance."What do you mean?" "When faced with sudden happiness, people often become anxious, especially those who have endured hellish pain," Selena's words were mysterious, leaving Linus puzzled.Ignoring Linus' bewildered expression, she continued, "You were right that day. I realize I've developed feelings for my target."At this point, Selena paused for a moment. "Koven is a good person. So good that initially, I felt ashamed and pathetic in front of him."Looking at the beautiful woman in front of him, her face immersed in happiness, Linus suddenly felt a pang of sadness. That innocent smile had once bloomed for him."But today, I realized no matter how dark a corner of life I lived in, he would never despise me. I mean much more to him than I imagined," Selena finished spea
"Sometimes, maybe we're the ones trapping ourselves in a dead end. Linus, we're still young, yet we're engaged in these dirty and sordid activities at the prime of our lives. Will this kind of life continue into our later years? Don't you really want to strive and resist?" Selena's words indeed struck a chord in Linus' heart, leaving him momentarily moved. However, he still firmly shook his head. "Selena, you don't need to persuade me. Someone like me, without a heart, can only live day by day no matter where I am.""Moreover, over these years, I've killed so many people and made so many enemies. They're all waiting for the right moment to kill me in revenge. Even if I have the ability to leave the organization, without their protection, do you think I could make it out alive?"Linus's questioning left her speechless.Indeed, Selena had not been with the organization as long as Linus, and her reputation was not as widespread. Perhaps she still had a chance to escape and live inc
Just as their lips were about to touch, his phone vibrated in his pocket."Hey, Matthew. Have you and Lucy arrived home?""Speak quickly, I'm busy!" Matthew suppressed his impatience, his voice deep and heavy."Well, I might not be able to make it to Charleston with you as planned. Earlier, I mentioned that there might not be anything important going on at my company these days."Well, it's not a company matter. It's just that Chelsea's parents suddenly came to our house to see her. They seem to want to stay for a while before leaving."Hugh could tell the other party's mood was not great, so he kindly explained, "So, Chelsea might not be able to accompany Lucy to Charleston.""Okay, I got it. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up." Matthew finished speaking and hung up.As soon as the screen locked, the phone vibrated again.This time, it was a call from Charlie."Hey, I need to tell you something. Hudson and I won't be able to accompany you to Charleston the day after tomorr
Matthew was meticulous about every detail of life, always wanting his beloved to receive the best care. After a week of getting to know each other, Lucy was very satisfied with Nara's work. The two got along very well.“Alright, I'll be right there,” she responded sweetly, walking over to the dining table and sitting down.“This is a special jelly from my hometown. It's not only good for pregnant women, but it also has skin-nourishing benefits,” Nara said with a beaming smile.Lucy remembered that Nara had mentioned her hometown was known for their special jelly. She took a bite, and it was indeed delicious, with a smooth texture that even high-end Michelin restaurants could not match.She quickly finished the entire thing but still felt hungry, longing for the crispy shrimp Nara had been making for her every day over the past few days.“Nara, is there any of yesterday morning’s crispy shrimp left in the fridge?” Lucy asked as she looked at Nara, who was washing dishes in the kitc