NovelEnglishChapter 949: Serand Hannah exchanged glances but made no protest. They were content with the way Balthasar had set things up, and Landen's obedient demeanor toward Marissa seemed to suit them just fine.
Once, they had been steadfast in their plan to mold Landen into someone exceptional, a person who could stand out on his own. But over time, they had cto understand the truth-no matter how much Landen grew, even with a century's worth of effort, he could never reach the brilliance that Marissa effortlessly embodied. So, they had chosen to let him follow in her footsteps instead.
With a mentor like Marissa, his future seemed nothing short of bright.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet Hannah was a bit puzzled. She tilted her head, eyebrows pinching in thought.
"Landen," she asked, her tone curious, "you keep calling Marissa 'Boss'. You act as if you've known her forever, not just met recently. What's really going on between the two of you?" Landen's lips tightened, hesitation flickering across his face. He couldn't bring himself to tell his parents how he'd once been a member of Black Snake's team, becentangled in the mercenary world, and dodged death more times than he cared to remember. The mere thought of his parents finding out made his stomach churn, knowing they would surely be furious.
But Hannah, sharp as ever, caught onto his discomfort. She leaned in, her voice dropping low.
"Landen," she warned, "if you don't tell us the truth right now, I swear, I'll break your legs!" "Well..." Landen mumbled, his hand lifting to rub the back of his head, as if the motion might help him find the right words.
Everyone in the room picked up on the tension. Their gazes locked onto Landen, silently demanding an explanation.
His heart raced, the pressure building until sweat formed on his palms. Desperately, his eyes darted toward Marissa, hoping she could pull him out of this mess.
Marissa's lips curled into a calm smile. She turned to Hannah and spoke in a soothing tone.
"Hannah, why don't I answer that for him..." Hearing what Marissa said gave Landen a profound sense of relief. He was ready to entrust her with the decision- making power over significant aspects of his life, like whether to share his past experiences with his parents. He decided to follow whichever direction Marissa advised.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAll eyes shifted from Landen to Marissa.
Marissa said, “Hannah, Landen and I have known each other for quite stime, and he discovered long ago that I am not Tiffany. I was the one who asked him to keep it from you. Please don't hold him responsible for maintaining this secret."
Hannah responded promptly, "Oh, Marissa, we understand whatever you decide. We know that your m now decisions are based on your reasons. I'm just curious about how you two met, what experiences you've shared together, and why he keeps calling you 'Boss'." "Landen is also a member of Doomsday Base," Marissa said.
"He joined a few years ago aiming to enhance his physical capabilities and was successfully admitted. As the chief instructor there, I am naturally seen as his leader."
ות Hearing this, Landen sighed with relief and shrugged slightly. It was surprising and somewhat relieving to hear Marissa explain that he was a member of Doomsday Base, even though he actually wasn't. In reality, Landen had always aspired to join Doomsday Base and had even applied, but he was too frail at the tand wasn't accepted.
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