Chapter 533 Token

But in all her time here, she hadn't seen a single sign of criminal activity.

She had only seen love.

And now, with no mission left to justify her presence, no deception left to hide behind, she knew she had to come clean.

"I know."

Ross smiled, his expression calm, his eyes unreadable.

Rachel blinked. "What?"

"I know." His voice was smooth, assured, as if this conversation had already played out in his mind.

Her heart pounded in her chest. No, he didn't understand—he couldn't.

"I don't think you know," she insisted, taking a step closer. "I'm not—"

"You're not who you say you are," Ross interrupted, his gaze locking onto hers. "It's fine, Rachel. I accept you for everything you are… and everything you're not."

She felt the air leave her lungs.

Her mind scrambled for an explanation. How? Since when? She had been careful, so careful. Even the agency believed her cover was intact.