Agent 003's voice was as dark as a storm cloud when she finally put the pieces together. All this time, everyone had been played by Maja like a fiddle. Her eyesight had been restored, which explained how she could read 003 so well, anticipate her every move.
Around a blind person, 003 sometimes let her guard down without even realizing it.
"Yeah, I've seen clearly for a while now," Maja admitted with a smirk, "including your dislike for me. You want the top spot too, huh? Well, thanks for that. Without you playing right into my hands—aiding and abetting 002's schemes—I wouldn't have broken free so quickly. So long."
With those final words, Maja slammed her foot on the gas and sped away from the scene.
003 wasn't as hot-headed as 002, but Maja's revelation still left her reeling.
Lying in the dirt, 003 felt a surge of anger and humiliation wash over her. Being played for a fool, especially by someone she looked down upon, was the ultimate insult.
Like 002, 003 had never taken Maja seriously, seeing her as nothing but a blind liability. But unlike 002, who had foolishly confronted Maja and ended up crippling her own legs, 003 was secretly pleased. After all, with 002 out of the running, her own chances of becoming the leader had just increased.
She was determined to deal with Maja and claim her rightful place at the top. Tonight seemed like the perfect opportunity, especially after she noticed 002 sneaking extra pills into a paper bag. It hit her like a ton of bricks—maybe Maja had been baiting 002 all along. What exactly was Maja up to?
With that question gnawing at her, 003 spent a long time pondering until she saw K’s door swing open. Catching sight of the gaunt figure that emerged, her heart skipped a beat.
Maja's plan had been flawless, but without 003's cooperation, she couldn't have escaped the villa. Fortunately for Maja, 003 had her own agenda, so she played along, dropping hints about Augus and asking if Maja was headed to the Sanders family estate in North America, just to get Maja into the car.
What 003 hadn’t anticipated was Maja's insight into her own motives, including the likelihood that 003 would play right into her hands.
Maja had been acting all along, and 003 had let her guard down too much.
With 003's help, Maja had managed to escape the villa.
Now, watching the car disappear into the distance, a chill ran through 003’s eyes, but she had to admit—she had lost this round.
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Author, would you story about Ryan settling down and another story on Eric regaining his body and memories back from Patrick, and Eric also settling down as I find it so disheartening for him to have gone through what he went through at the research institute, and I'll like for him to get his "golden boy" life back though, not at the detriment of Ian....
When will the author update to finish Beck's story? What about Dylan and Tyler's love lives? Also, I'll like the author to write on Wilma and Elvis ending up together as she was quite persistent in pursuing him. And Shawn's story, Cornelia Sullivan and Omar Casson. Also, a little write-up on Jeff (Ian's assistant) love life, too. Thanks, author for updating....
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