Chapter 413

Lucy seethed with silent fury, a twisted sense of satisfaction bubbling within her. But as she turned and caught sight of Zack’s utterly unremarkable face, her thoughts involuntarily drifted back to Aiden’s striking features. A wave of resentment washed over her, and her hands clenched into fists without her even realizing it. As Zack and Lucy walked away, the members of the White Tiger Squad were about to hurl a few mocking remarks their way. But when they met the fierce, predatory glares of Adam and the others, they immediately thought better of it. Not daring to utter a single word of defiance, they quickly made their exit. Only after the White Tiger Squad had disappeared from view did Adam vent his frustration. “Boss, they’re really pushing it too far!” Aiden responded with a calm indifference. “Why bother with them? I’ve been away for a while. Have you all kept up with your training?” “Of… of course we have,” came the hesitant reply. Aiden nodded. “Good. I’ll personally assess you