“Why else would I have done it?” Falcon glared daggers at Collin. “Boyd valued you and made you the organization’s acting leader. Of course, you thought nothing of it. What about me?!
“I’m just as good as you in every aspect. I also worked with Boyd longer than you, so why did I need to take your shit and let you restrict my growth?”
The more Falcon spoke, the more his hatred intensified, “I just don’t get why Boyd entrusted the organization to you when I’m just as, if not more, capable than you. Why the hell did he value you more?! Why?!”
Falcon’s voice brimmed with frustration and reluctance. After all, these things had long haunted him.
Meanwhile, Collin could only frown, not knowing how to respond.
‘I never knew Falcon was furious about Bonnie making me the organization’s acting leader. He even stole the chip and betrayed us because of it. We poured a lot of effort into making that chip.
‘I never even considered the fact that I was the acting leader. I only abided by Bonnie’s arrangements and did as she said. I tried my best to make her proud, but it’s apparent Falcon doesn’t see it that way.’
After hearing Falcon’s rage and resentment, Bonnie pursed her lips and sighed. Then, she slowly approached Falcon and patted his shoulder.
The latter froze. Falcon dared not look at Bonnie because he feared the coldness in her eyes. Eventually, he mustered enough courage and looked up. To his surprise, he saw no hatred or disappointment in her expression.
On the contrary, Bonnie looked at peace, soothing Falcon’s intense emotions. He felt confused, wondering why she looked at him that way. After all, he had betrayed the organization.
‘Boyd is supposed to hate me and want to punish me. Instead, he looks calm.’
Falcon felt like Bonnie was about to tell him something monumental. However, considering everything he had done, he thought she would never do that.
‘Why is Boyd looking at me like that? I don’t sense any hatred. He looks so calm that it’s freaking me out.’
Bonnie asked, “You said you never figured out why I entrusted the organization to Collin instead of you, right?”
After some thought, Falcon nodded. “That’s right.”
Bonnie kept her hand on Falcon’s shoulder and looked into his eyes, saying, “Fine, if that’s what kept bothering you, I’ll tell you why.”
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