Chapter 1

“Miles, can you stop overreacting? Do you really think Ash would ever hurt me?”

Wynnie’s impatient low growl pulled me back from the shock of my second life.

The commotion caught the attention of the rest of our team.

“Ms. Lynn, it looks like that electronic watch on your wrist didn’t get reported?”

An observant teammate pointed out, noticing the brand-new watch on Wynnie’s wrist.

Wynnie frowned and answered, “That’s a personal gift I received. There’s no need to report it.”

“But that doesn’t comply with the reg…”

Her sharp tone cut the teammate off.

“Enough. I’m the team leader for this mission. If there’s a problem, I’ll take full responsibility.”

The teammate shot me an awkward glance.

I closed my eyes as memories from my previous life flooded my mind.

I was worried that she might make a huge mistake in a moment of carelessness, so I secretly checked the watch.

After I discovered the bugging device, I used the promotion I had worked ten years to earn as cover to ensure her safety.

However, what I received in return was her relentless pursuit of revenge.

I would never forget the horror of being dragged hundreds of miles behind a car.

A flicker of hatred surged in my eyes at the thought of this.

“Ms. Lynn is always measured in her actions. We don’t need to worry.”

Wynnie’s expression softened slightly when she noticed that I was not making a big deal out of the watch

At that moment, Ash came running over, wheezing and dragging his suitcase.

“Wynnie, take me with you. I haven’t traveled abroad in ages.”

A teammate refused him without a second thought.

“No! You’re an external staff member. You don’t have the qualifications to join such an important mission.”

“Besides, the personnel list for this trip was set personally by the director. Even Ms. Lynn doesn’t have the authority to add or remove anyone at will.”

A hint of displeasure flashed across Ash’s eyes. His tone made it sound like he was speaking up for Wynnie.

“Wynnie, I didn’t expect that as team leader, you don’t even have the right to add a traveling member.”

“But why does it feel like they have to check with Miles every time your team speaks? Anyone who didn’t know might think that Miles is the actual team leader!”

Wynnie flew into a fit of rage.

“Am I the team leader or is Miles the team leader?! If you all follow him blindly, I won’t hesitate to request a personnel change from the director!”

No one dared to speak after seeing her publicly lose her temper.

She took a deep breath and softened her tone a little.

“It’s exactly because Ash is an outsider that he deserves this rare chance to grow. Otherwise, how else could he improve?”