66. The Spy

Paula was surprised at Kato's reaction. Why did the man suddenly suspect her?

"What do you mean?" Paula asked in a calm tone. Perhaps, the man just happened to ask that. Perhaps, she was overthinking it. "I am a novice designer who was assigned to come here. It was planned a month ago," added Paula again, smiling faintly.

"Are you a newcomer to AJ?" Kato asked urgently. "Your behavior shows no such thing."

That's when Paula felt she had gotten too carried away. She should have just kept quiet and let Kato control the situation.

"Sorry, I won't repeat my domineering attitude," Paula said humbly. "I am used to the attitude of a team leader because at my previous work, I was the manager."