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?"

face fell. For some reason, she felt that there seemed to be something more beneath

distance, she moved steadily. She had assumed that Persephone

smiling. "You look

"Nothing..."

for didn't work out?" Persephone's pause was

was startled, her heart pounding, but she forced a calm gaze

just teasing you."

Her hatred

innate confidence, inherent nobility,

others fought tooth and nail, only to

at Persephone's

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

and Morpheus' meeting place remained the

ordered what she liked, even preparing

momentarily, then greeted her naturally as if

giving him

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