Chapter 287 - 10.28
"You are doing nothing, Mister Grind," the Director said with a grim expression on her face. She got the report that Long Zhen was still alive and thriving. Meanwhile, her incompetent spy and assassin was no use after three attempts.
"Are you serious about this mission or not? I heard from my people that you went to the garden with Long Zhen and kissed him there. Why are you taking my mission so lightly? Do you know how evil he is? He is the number one, most dangerous man in our country!"
James Grind could only lower his head because he was guilty of his incompetence and his conflicting feeling. He was truly dedicated to his job. He wanted to save many people by assassinating many evil overlords, such as Long Zhen.
But when Long Zhen slowly touched his heart with his consideration and gentleness, it made James Grind hesitate and wonder if this was the right thing to do. He wished there was another way for him to complete this mission without hurting anybody, including Long Zhen.
"Now tell me, will you be able to kill that Long Zhen in the next mission?"
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"Answer me!"
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The Director saw that James Grind could only lower his head without giving a clear answer. She lost her composure and slammed the table.
"JAMES GRIND! LOOK AT ME!" the Director screamed. James Grind immediately straightened his posture and looked up to his Director. The Director saw the puppy eyes of this beautiful man, but she had been immune to James Grind’s charm. She threw the document on the table to James Grind’s face.
"Agent 69 James Grind, I’ve had enough of you and your incompetence! There is no use in keeping an incompetent assassin and spy. You may leave now before—"