Holly stood in front of him, unable to say a word. Her unease was palpable; she opened her mouth as if to argue but found herself unable to justify her actions. She knew Brian was right. She understood the grave mistake her grandfather had made.

Tears streamed down her face as she bowed her head and finally said, "Uncle Dawson, I'm sorry."

Brian frowned as he looked at Holly. After a long pause, he placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Holly, I've seen you grow up. I believe you're not at fault."

Holly paused, her eyes glistening with emotion. "Really?"

"Yes," Brian replied, "But as a family member of a spy, you must understand that there are rules in the department that must be followed."

Holly's expression shifted to deep contemplation. She knew exactly what those rules entailed. Her eyes reddened as she stood there, feeling like a child who had done something wrong, unsure of what to do.

She stared blankly at Brian.

Brian sighed. "Forget it; after all, you're just a girl..."

At that moment, someone spoke up, "Deputy Director Dawson, are you going to let her off just because she's a woman? We agreed when joining the Special Division that we don't distinguish between men and women here, only comrades in arms! If her grandfather has done something wrong, she must be dealt with according to the law!"

Brian frowned. "Let's at least give her some dignity!"

paused

up. "That won't be

were instantly stunned, looking at her

person next to her and asked, "What

Division: you must supervise your own family members. If someone in your family is a spy, then you are

then what?"

"Do you know about the Beggars' Sect in

Keira nodded. "Yes."

begging. There used to be a ceremony where, when someone became the boss, the others would spit at him

was taken aback. She remembered this scene from a TV drama, where the heroine became the

might have been a ceremony for the Beggars' Sect. But

as she suddenly understood. "You

that person must

she turned to look

stood by the window, silently observing the scene outside.

consequences, even if it meant his beloved granddaughter had to endure everyone's scorn. He insisted

had to let the

fists and turned to Brian, raising her voice.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255