Chapter 978: The Cursed Ones

When Hayden called again, Tina rejected the call outright. Hayden was good in many ways, but he just wasn’t sharp enough. Putting aside the hidden family, the White family now had the backing of national protection. They also held significant power in weapons manufacturing, and Paula was the sole heir of the White family. With conditions like these, marrying into the family—or even being accepted as a live-in son-in-law—was an absolute win for him. And yet, he hesitated? No wonder his code name was “Husky.” It fit him perfectly. Jared noticed the slight pout at the corner of her lips and chuckled. “Still mad?” Tina sighed helplessly. “I just don’t get what Paula sees in him.” Jared gave a fair assessment. “Hayden might be dense when it comes to emotions, but professionally, he’s never lost to anyone his age. He’s even better.” Time and time again, Hayden had charged into danger and completed missions flawlessly. As a long-time friend and superior, Jared ha