Rebecca froze, an instant chill running down her spine.

In a panic, she mentally reviewed everything. Though she liked Morpheus, Persephone had been in Southeast Aciatic at that time. They had been separated, so there was no way Persephone could have known about her interest in Morpheus.

Rebecca composed herself. Maybe her panic was just due to feeling guilty.

Given Persephone's intellect, she wouldn't suspect a thing.

"Rebecca, why are you standing there? Let's go together," Persephone urged.

"Oh..." Rebecca responded. "Ms. Hamerton, maybe I shouldn't come. It's your date with Mr. Orton. It might not be appropriate for me to tag along."

"Why does that matter?" Persephone smiled innocently. "You're my personal assistant. Naturally, you're responsible for my every move. It's not inappropriate for you to be with me."

"Ms—"

"Let's go." Persephone took her hand. "You probably haven't met Morpheus, have you?"

felt that there seemed to be something more beneath

walking this distance, she moved steadily. She had assumed that Persephone wouldn't handle high heels well, that she might stumble outside and embarrass herself

up with you?" Persephone kept smiling. "You

"Nothing..."

something you aimed for didn't work out?" Persephone's pause was meaningful.

but she forced a calm

you." Persephone patted her

biting her lip hard. Her hatred toward Persephone burned like a

compare to that innate confidence, inherent nobility,

tooth and nail, only

glared at Persephone's retreating

the whole world. Despite Rebecca's efforts, she remained a mere supporting role

and Morpheus' meeting place remained the picturesque

had already ordered what she liked, even preparing

he merely froze momentarily, then greeted her naturally

remained composed, giving him a

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