"I..." Linda stammered with no words forthcoming.

Hades, however, brazenly sauntered over to the sofa and plopped down, crossing his legs. "She's my subordinate."

Upon hearing that, Selena stared at him, her gaze tinged with a hint of anguish and fury. "So, you've never trusted me, and she's a spy you planted by my side long ago!"

At this, Linda hastily stepped forward. "Selena, please don't be angry with me. I was just—"

Before Linda could get all her words out, Selena swung her hand and slapped her across the face. "I trusted you wholeheartedly, yet you betrayed me!"

Linda lowered her eyes, not daring to say

pay it much mind back then. I never thought that she'd betray me when I trusted her so much! Her chest ached as though she'd been stabbed right through the heart. For the first time, she felt as though she was a joke. Her head

rattled, so she didn't try figuring out what he was trying to say. She was indeed a spy, but she was merely a corporate spy; all the information she relayed was related to Fowler Corporation's trade secrets. However, if it was merely that, he probably wouldn't have been so enraged. She'd also guessed

Linda furtively cast a glance at Hades. "I just executed my orders,

though he

underneath it all. Besides, he treated Juniper so well that I trusted him and was grateful to him. At this very moment, however, I've

on the sofa, aloof. Never had I expected Selena to discover the truth about Linda at this time. Linda was someone whom he'd planted by Selena's side at the very beginning. Back then, Selena had just established JNS Corporation, and he was worried that she would become so powerful that he couldn't control her anymore. Hence, he arranged for Linda to join the

sorry, boss. I didn't know—” Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh

expression turning terrifyingly dark.

opened her mouth, her gaze darting around. She knew that she couldn't pull the wool over his eyes, so she swiftly dropped to her knees on the ground, clutching his legs with both hands. "I'm sorry, boss.

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