Sixty-Five

Staring at Mr. Shadow, I didn't need to ask how they knew that Atlas and I were together. One billion dollars, of course, Jacob will sell me out for such an amount.

No matter the years of memories we had shared for most of our careers at the organizations, money still beat that, and that's why it's the root of all evil.

"Why are you not saying anything, Lilith?" Mr. Shadow asked, his face hardened into a frown.

What was I supposed to say, lie about my relationship with Atlas in hopes that it would save me from getting kicked off the mission and possibly stop me from losing my job?

Even if I cry a river of tears and Mr. Shadow somehow believes my lie, what would be my excuse for leaving the mission later on since Victor has already threatened me?

At this point, I was trapped without any escape plan. I could not keep working on the mission or stay with Atlas because of Victor, and if I forced it and he told on me, the organization and Atlas would be at risk.

My hands were tied, an