Startled, Alfy quickly pulled her hand away and huffed, “I don’t want to talk to you. Just go away.” She turned and ran toward the main building.
But as she ran, regret filled her heart. Why had she clung to Jaxen’s hand in that moment of crisis? She should stay away from jerks like him! She silently cursed herself for letting her guard down.
Jaxen was puzzled and chased after her, calling out, “Don’t go! Tell me what’s wrong!”
His frustration grew as he replayed the past two days in his mind, unable to pinpoint any mistake on his part.
Watching her disappear, he sighed softly, “A woman’s heart is a mystery!”
He hurried after her, determined not to let her anger fester.
Meanwhile, back in the room where Sophia rested, Katelyn sat by her bedside. Her wounds had been treated, but Katelyn’s mind was busy reviewing everything Sophia had said. Yet, she was still clueless. Then, in an unexpected moment, Sophia sat up abruptly and shouted, “No!!”
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Sophia’s forehead was damp with sweat, clear evidence of a nightmare. She slowly came to her senses, scanning her surroundings. Once she confirmed she was safe, she exhaled a long sigh of relief.
Katelyn stepped closer, handing Sophia a tissue. “Don’t worry. You’re safe now,” she said gently.
Sophia took the tissue and wiped the sweat from her forehead. Only then did she notice the fresh gauze wrapped around her wounds. She stared at her bandaged wrist in a daze.
Ever since leaving her mentor, she had lived a life on the edge, constantly navigating danger. Nearly everyone she encountered had wanted her dead.
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Yet now, Katelyn—her greatest enemy—had been the one to save her. The realization left Sophia unsettled. She despised Katelyn more than anyone, yet here she was, receiving Katelyn’s care.
A tangled mess of emotions churned inside her. She didn’t know how to face Katelyn anymore.
With a sigh, Sophia lay back down and met Katelyn’s gaze. “Alright, what do you want to know?”
Katelyn settled into a chair, watching Sophia closely. She had been studying every flicker of emotion on Sophia’s face.
Then, she finally asked, “So everything you’ve done all these years… Was it all because of the poison in your body?”
Sophia didn’t answer. Instead, a cold smirk played on her lips.
That was all the confirmation Katelyn needed. She picked up a glass from the table, poured herself some water, and took a slow sip. “Tell me everything you know.”
The T Organization was dangerous. It had to be destroyed. If left unchecked, it would plunge the world into chaos. Not just Yata, a lawless land, but even her homeland would be at risk. She had to stop them. Especially since they wanted her dead.
Sophia knew Katelyn was looking for answers. But despite working for the T Organization for years, she had never reached its inner core. After a moment of thought, she said, “He always gave me orders over the phone, using a voice modifier. I’ve never heard his real voice.”
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