"I..." Linda stammered with no words forthcoming.

Hades, however, brazenly sauntered over to the sofa and plopped down, crossing his legs. "She's my subordinate."

Upon hearing that, Selena stared at him, her gaze tinged with a hint of anguish and fury. "So, you've never trusted me, and she's a spy you planted by my side long ago!"

At this, Linda hastily stepped forward. "Selena, please don't be angry with me. I was just—"

Before Linda could get all her words out, Selena swung her hand and slapped her across the face. "I trusted you wholeheartedly, yet you betrayed me!"

Linda lowered her eyes, not

mind back then. I never thought that she'd betray me when I trusted her so much! Her chest ached as though she'd been stabbed right through the heart. For the first time, she

but she was merely a corporate spy; all the information she relayed was related to

just..." Linda furtively cast a glance at Hades. "I just executed my orders,

as though he was carved of stone,

turning around and staring at Hades. I'd thought that he was a cold person, but surely, he still has a heart underneath it all. Besides, he treated Juniper so well that I trusted him and was grateful to him. At this very moment, however, I've finally realized that

expected Selena to discover the truth about Linda at this time. Linda was someone whom he'd planted by Selena's side at the very beginning. Back then, Selena had just established JNS Corporation, and he was worried that she would become so powerful that he couldn't control her anymore. Hence, he arranged for Linda to join the company. In reality, he indeed hadn't trusted her at that time. He'd never trusted anyone, including every single one

moment, Linda walked over to

spoke, his expression turning terrifyingly dark.

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