Chapter 566
The photo from Daniel seemed familiar to Linus, but he could not recall where he had seen it before.
"This mission is not going to be easy. I'll have people backing you up, but remember, you're up against Leon Corporation, so never lower your guard." "Yes, sir."
Linus did not need Daniel's warning to know that dealing with Leon Corporation was going to be difficult, even with his capabilities. He despised having to engage with them directly, but it seemed to be the only way to find a breakthrough.
"I never intended to get involved with Leon Corporation again. Besides, what happened over a decade ago is hardly worth mentioning."
Daniel must have been reminiscing about the incident many years ago. Before he was deeply involved in Spades, he was just an ordinary businessman. In the power struggle against Leon Corporation, he eventually lost ground.
All these years, he watched Leon Corporation soar rapidly while he struggled to survive. His desire for revenge grew day by day. When the leader of Leon Corporation finally passed away, he was ready to take action, but Matthew's rise to power made him tread cautiously.
There were many secret weapons behind Leon Corporation. If he wanted revenge, he had to bring Matthew down, but he realized that Matthew's abilities were far beyond his predecessor. It seemed he had to speed things up.
Daniel's rich voice had always made him seem kind and approachable. No one would have guessed such an amiable person to be the brains behind the world's most secretive organization, Spades.
Linus remained silent, observing the figure before him as if anticipating what was to come next.
"I personally gave you your code name, Alice. You should understand the significance behind it."
The superficial meaning of the name was not important, but its hidden meaning held great significance.
It was the first time Daniel had
personally given a code name to
someone within the organization. He disregarded the objections of others and pushed Linus into the forefront as the organization's top assassin.
"Yes, I'm aware."
"Good. Linus, only you and I, along with the bodyguards I've dispatched, are aware of this mission. Even Gwen's father doesn't know about it.
I hope you won't disappoint me."
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Daniel had calculated his entire life, sparing not even his kin.
Perhaps it was the harsh
environment he had survived in that shaped him into such a person. He could indulge his granddaughter,, Gwen, with anything she wanted, but if anyone were to betray him--even if that person was his beloved granddaughter-he would not hesitate to finish them off. Let alone... Linus.
"Yes, sir. I won't let you down."
With Linus' reassurance, Daniel relaxed a bit and brought up Gwen again.
"Gwennie told me that she's very fond of you."
Linus was taken aback by the sudden turn of the conversation toward Gwen, and he certainly was not expecting Daniel to be so direct about Gwen's feelings. "Mr. Zimmer, I..."
"I know you don't have feelings for Gwen. I may be old, but I still know a thing or two about matters of the heart."
Daniel seemed open-minded on the surface, but the reality was different. Linus understood what his intentions were.