Chapter 6 – Betrayal and Luk’s Trace

Justin glanced at the luxury watch wrapped around his wrist. He shifted from his lying position and opened the door with the remote control in his hand.

“Sorry to disturb your rest,” said David, his personal assistant, who had just entered the room and stood not far from his boss’s bed.

David had no choice but to wake Justin. They had an important meeting at nine this morning.

“Have you prepared my clothes?” Justin asked without turning his head, his gaze still fixed on the edge of the bed.

“Yes, Sir,” David replied, lifting a paper bag containing a neat suit.

“Wait outside. I’ll get ready in a moment,” said Justin, leaning his back against the headboard, his expression blank.

“Yes, Sir,” David bowed slightly and turned around.

“David,” Justin called again, his voice heavy but sharp.

“Yes, Sir?” David turned back, watching Justin attentively.

“What about that traitor?” Justin was referring to Tio.

“As per your instructions, our men have moved. He’ll be taken care of tonight,” David answered firmly.

“I don’t want any involvement with the police. Everything must be clean, no traces.”

“What about his family, Sir?” David asked cautiously.

“My business is only with him. Leave his family out of it,” Justin said coldly. He had no intention of involving innocent people in this dirty affair.

“Understood, Sir,” David replied and turned to leave.

But just a few steps away, Justin spoke again, “David.”

David stopped immediately. “Yes, Sir?”

“Tell Teddy to wait for me in the office. I want to speak with him,” Justin said while rubbing his face, looking exhausted yet still in control.

“Alright. Any other instructions?”

“No. Get out!”

David nodded and closed the door very carefully.

Justin rose from the bed and stared at the white sheet stained with blood. The girl… she was very young. And still a virgin.

Was she sent here to trap me? Or was she just bait to make me drop my guard? Justin wondered suspiciously.

He grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist. His memory drifted to the night before. His chest heaved. He rubbed his face harshly, as if trying to erase the image of the girl.

Damn... my body still wants her. But this must be my enemy’s game. That woman... she’ll regret what I did to her.

The corner of Justin’s lips curled up into a cold and confident smile.

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Not long after, Teddy entered Justin’s office.

“Excuse me, Sir. You asked for me?”

“Sit,” Justin ordered curtly.

With a pale face and sweat dripping from his temple, Teddy sat before his boss. A sudden summons like this usually meant one thing—trouble.

“I want the employee data of whoever was assigned to clean the restroom last night,” Justin said sharply.

“Right away, Sir. I’ll get it now,” Teddy stood immediately and rushed out. He nearly ran to his office, trying to retrieve the envelope Nadine had given him the night before.

Soon after, Teddy returned, breathing heavily. He handed a brown envelope to Justin.

“Her name is Nadine Wilson, Sir. She just started working last night. Is she the one you mean?” Teddy explained.

“A woman?” Justin raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, Sir. She’s a woman,” Teddy answered cautiously.

“You hired a female cleaner?” Justin’s tone rose, his gaze narrowing sharply.

“There’s no restriction based on gender, Sir. And you were the one who set that policy. Besides, I couldn’t find any male workers. Most only lasted two or three days. So I asked Clara to find someone. I thought it would be a man, but that woman showed up instead.”

“I suspect that woman,” Justin said quietly, his voice cold.

Teddy lowered his head. He knew it was best to stay silent when his boss was deep in thought.

“What do you know about her?” Justin asked again.

“She works part-time at the same clothing store as Clara. Clara said they’ve known each other for over a year.”

Justin tapped the table slowly with his fingers, thinking.

“Don’t disturb her. Let her work. But monitor her every move. Report directly to me.”

“Yes, Sir,” Teddy nodded deeply.

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