Chapter 138: Been Outplayed

Days later, I buried myself in work. Again.

"Fuck," I cursed, snapping my neck as I sat on the couch.

I read through some documents in my right hand while holding an iced coffee in my left.

I was trying to trace the impostor's whereabouts and dig into my past-a task I dreaded-using Kesha's help.

Unfortunately, this man had advanced skills that even Kesha couldn't match. I'd anticipated this, so I wasn't too disappointed when she informed me she couldn't find anything about him. He even had a mask that could replicate someone else's face. How advanced could his systems be?

"Hey." Evangeline snapped me out of my thoughts, tossing her red pen at me. "You're fighting again? But you literally fucked each other last time-"

I didn't let her finish as I raised my iced coffee, warning her with a glare that I wouldn't hesitate to pour it on her if she said one more wrong word.

"Don't start with me," I said sharply, giving her a pointed look.

She just laughed and raised her hands in mock surrender.

Was this a side effect of her recent hospital stay? And considering Haze was the one frequently watching over her, it seemed like she'd picked up his attitude in no time.

"Fine," she muttered, sitting next to me and peering at the document I was reading. "Another mission? I thought nothing interested you anymore?"

"This is from Simon," I explained, lifting the paper slightly.

It was an easy mission. Like before, we'd retrieve a document, and thankfully, there'd be no killing involved.

I may be frustrated, but I wasn't in the mood for bloodshed today. The twins' birthday was coming up this weekend.

I didn't want to stir up any trouble, especially with such a special occasion approaching. But I couldn't deny I was glad to finally have something to do.

Financial statements and business proposals couldn't hold my interest forever.

"Finally. I missed being in the field," I said with a sigh of relief.

"You're just looking for a distraction," she countered, earning a raised brow from me. "Fine. I'll shut up."

"Good."

the mission. Like before, our target was in a hotel. I

unnecessary moves and be extra cautious. The flash drive contained evidence of Simon's corruption and was in the possession of Senator Windwood's ally. "The twins' birthday

knew they sometimes felt neglected because I was often unavailable, but I hoped they'd understand one

the hotel, dressed in

was handling the CCTV and security. Luna was stationed in the lobby, Rain was disguised as a janitor, and Finnick acted as the

him nonstop after the accident, but he seemed indifferent. Shaking

I informed the team, gripping

politicians have tightened their security. This meant I had to execute

was going according

the top

slipped through the window Kesha

time, I searched for the flash

I muttered, placing

to the documents. I often saw him snacking on chocolates during news interviews while reading papers. "Hurry up, L. Senator

do this,

back and forth, trying to figure out the hiding spot. Simon was certain it was

can't find it?" Rain asked

frustration, I considered his

"Wait..."

opening it

a mini ice cream container that had expired

Opening it, I grimaced.

was-the flash drive, sealed in

cursed at the sticky

accomplished. I'm

my sentence as Finnick

a helicopter circling the top

"What?"

the window, cursing under my breath at the sight of the helicopter's spotlight scanning the

the rope off the terrace in time before it could be seen. Pressing my back against the wall, I thought

were scheduled at the hotel, so any sighting of me would raise suspicion, especially since

surprise inspection, and it doesn't seem like they're

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