At that, everyone began expressing their thoughts.
“Yes, that's right! It's so worth attending Ms. Penelope's birthday party!”
“My time isn't wasted here. This is such an honor!”
Even Lochlan had a look of surprise on his face. “Mr. Flying Fish? I heard that one needs to offer at least five hundred thousand before Flying Fish picks up the case and that it's at least one million for Zero.” He turned to Penelope. “Are you really Zero? Can I make an order? I'm offering a million, and I need you to court a woman for me.”
Penelope stiffened, her face pale.
While she was enjoying the attention, she was also anxious.
Nervously, she said, “I... Well, Mr. Lochlan, do you really need me to do something as trivial as that? Isn't this an overkill?”
Right as she said that, Kate chided, “Have you lost your mind? Why would Zero take on a ridiculous order like yours?” She smacked Lochlan's arm.
Lochlan laughed and said, “I was just joking.” He then turned back to Penelope. “Ms. Penelope, I can't believe you have a secret identity. I never thought you'd be Zero. You don't look like you know any martial arts.”
Resentment grew in Penelope's heart. Is Lochlan mad? Open your eyes and look at reality! Are you really Dixon's cousin? Why are you trying to make things so hard for me?
Even though she had a guilty look on her face, she still straightened her back subconsciously. “Mr. Lochlan, no one says that a secret service agent must know martial arts. It's not necessary.”
Everyone in the room felt honored and proud.
It had never crossed their minds that Penelope would be Zero and that she could invite Flying Fish from Mysterious yet Majestic.
The young ones might not have heard of the organization before, but the older ones, like Jason and the other CEOs, certainly had.
They were pleasantly delighted.
“We never thought you were Zero, Ms. Penelope! We're fools not to recognize you!”
“Mr. Haddock, you've struck gold!”
“Ms. Canter, I can't believe Zero is your daughter. You're so lucky!”
Mary was still in a daze.
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