"Regardless of how I responded, she gave me her contact information in case I ever needed help."
"It seems she likes you, Agent Yoon."
Everyone in the room understood that she wouldn't be recruited into their inner circle in the future, but they dared not slight her, even if she was merely a bodyguard. Hadn't they all experienced how much trouble—and how many gray hairs—Lady Ling could cause them?
Perhaps Agent Yoon wouldn't become part of the inner circle, but other positions could still be secured through existing connections and favors. Positions guarding state secrets and the highest-ranking officials would remain out of her reach for security reasons. Who would trust her in those matter in the future when someone gifted too much. There would surely be restraint and caution.
When one door closed, another opened. She didn't blame Lady Ling. In fact, she felt her promotion path might be smoother because of it.
