“If I had made you the acting leader before I left, Collin would’ve had to listen to you. I knew he would never do something like steal the chip and betray the organization. However, you did, and that’s the difference between you two.”
Falcon was stunned and uneasy. He wanted to retort, but he had spent almost as much time with Bonnie and Collin. They used to be partners and worked together famously.
Falcon also knew Collin well. That was why the former could not argue with Bonnie. Considering Collin’s character, he would never make the same mistakes Falcon made. Even if Collin disagreed with Bonnie’s decisions or resented her, he would never betray her.
However, Falcon did, and he had to admit Collin was better than him in that regard.
Bonnie knew Falcon finally understood her. She said, “You finally see it now, right?”
Falcon did not respond. He felt guilty and did not know how to explain his feelings. Meanwhile, Bonnie stared at him and said, “I know you’re radical and prone to backing yourself into a corner. I worried about you the most when I left.
“I even told Collin to keep an eye on you. Given your character, I feared you might encounter serious trouble. That’s why I told him to ensure your safety. I even made him text me to give me updates about you.
“I spent so much time worrying about you, yet this is what I get in return. You hurt me like no one else did, Falcon.” Bonnie shook her head in disappointment. “Saying I’m disappointed doesn’t even begin to cover it.”
Collin took the opportunity to show Falcon the texts Bonnie had sent him. “Look at these! It’s proof of how much Boyd was concerned about you. He has been nothing but good to you, yet you betrayed him! Now, consider what you’ve done to him and the organization.”
Collin was just as disappointed in Falcon as Bonnie was. However, Collin knew she would feel it the worst. After all, she had poured just as much effort into Falcon as with Collin.
‘Bonnie has been kind to both of us, but Falcon did something disappointing. All it took was one misguided thought for something to go wrong.’
Falcon had wronged Bonnie and betrayed her trust. Collin knew Falcon would regret it once the latter considered his actions.
Falcon was stunned as he read the texts on Collin’s phone. The texts read, “Falcon tends to let his emotions sway him during missions. Look after him.”
“He did well on this mission. Take him to the warehouse and let him choose whatever he wants as a reward.”
“I developed an augmented version of a medicine for physical injury and prepared ten packets for you and Falcon. Remember to give Falcon his share. Remind him to stay safe and never give in to his impulses during missions.”
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