Chapter 142 - Lost in her subconscious

Shen pondered deep and hard after his wife's visit at his office. The Lims were trying to play him and it was but certain at this point that the mole belonged to them. 

He wasn't surprised, because the Lims never dealt clean. He knew that from the beginning. But he had been extremely careful to keep their shady business out of their dealings with Moshi Corporation.

Five years ago, he had used all his power and energy into making sure Moshi would never deal dirty again after the mess his brothers had created and his father had almost been killed because of it. 

And yet, something had escaped him. Once again, the Lims were playing dirty, but what's more? This time his most precious wife was in the center of it. 

But why? Why was Lina a part of this? He had known shortly after he married her that she was more than who she said she was. He had been waiting for her to come to him rather than force it out of her. But then, she'd lost her memory. 

However, something struck him. Even though Lina hadn't directly discussed this with him, could her assassins have been sent by the Lims? 

He thought about old father Lim. 

'No…no way. They can't have gone that far. Old master Lim has established some face with Moshi after the branch families threatened my father's life.' Shen thought to himself, haunted with fear for Lina's safety. 

Furthermore, there was the matter of Lina's past being connected to the second assassination attempt. Shen's growing suspicions about Tachi and the trace he had put Ayu on convinced him that Lina was mixed up with some very dangerous people. 

And yet, his worries didn't end there. His oldest brother Shao had also escaped and was hiding somewhere…perhaps with a strong backer. He couldn't have hidden so untraceably without help from someone powerful and resourceful. 

Shen struggled with himself and his promise to his wife. She wanted to be involved, and yet he couldn't smother her. He had to trust her, no matter how hard it was. 

But he would support her. She would never be alone or feel alone with him around. He quickly made a new appointment with Dr. Hayama. 

He knew Lina's sessions with him weren't easy, and she was triggered and uncomfortable. But the doctor was effective. He knew that Lina's memories were coming back in pieces. 

However, he also knew that something extremely traumatic was hidden in her past. And when she would have to face it, he would be there for his beautiful wife to fall back on. He had promised her this lifetime of companionship, and every lifetime he ever would live through. 

He picked up his intercom and called for Ayu. 

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~ at the Agency HQ ~ 

Senior wrote something in his notebook as his lips twitched upwards. In that moment a tall, imposing figure walked out of his office doors towards where Senior was sitting. 

"You look pleased, that's rare" the tall figure said, a whiff of strong cigar smell coming off him. 

"Yes, well, it seems that our little prodigy keeps coming back for more. She never understood the phrase 'curiosity kills the cat'" Senior scoffed in his low, monotone voice. 

"Must you even complain when things are going exactly as we planned?" the big boss flashed his second in command a writhing look. 

"Don't mistake it my words as complaints, Dr. Hayama. Just don't forget to be present for your next appointment with your only patient at six tomorrow" Senior shot back, teasing the boss with his adopted alias. 

"I'll be there as long as I have my receptionist there to keep track of my schedule"

Senior sighed. Sometimes, the boss' excursions bored him out of his mind. Last time, that screaming woman Ayu kept pestering him about why Lina was taking so long in her session. He didn't want to have to deal with it again. 

The big boss noticed a slight change in Senior's normally cold appearance.

"Is that a look of…annoyance?" the big boss' voice was laced with mock amus.e.m.e.nt. 

"Her husband is accompanying her tomorrow. If that's not a matter of annoyance, I don't know what is" Senior responded to the jab by the big boss. 

The big boss looked irritated. Lina had too many people around her who were protective of her. He had expected her to make connections when she went deep undercover, but the people she had become related to as Lina Mito/Moshi were far too invested in her well being. 

Especially Shen Moshi. The boss had not factored in exactly how protective he would be of her. After the first assassination attempt, he would have naturally tried to finish her off. But she was protected extraordinarily well by her husband during her coma. 

But it was to his benefit, she had more information than he had ever known she had. Something connected very deeply to his personal business. And he wasn't going to let her slip through his fingers again.

He knew he had to work fast. 

"The information she has must be extremely valuable if you're making such an effort to be involved yourself, isn't that right?" Senior asked quietly. 

He had been thinking about how disturbed the big boss was since Lina's recovery. It was subtle and the others at the Agency would never notice. But Senior had been with the big boss from the very start. 

He knew him better than anyone else. And he never did his own dirty work. But he was almost at Lina's beck and call every time she needs a session. She definitely had a lot more information than just about this case. 

The big boss turned to Senior, as he looked his second in command directly in the eye. His eyes were dark, cold and unyielding. 

"She's the only one who knows where it's hidden" he said in a soft, dangerous voice. 

Senior's eyes glistened with curiosity. Is it what he thought it was? 

"Are you sure?" 

"Yes, more than I will ever be. What a twist of circ.u.mstances. How did we never know?" Senior asked, his voice slightly shaky. 

"She's very good at hiding in plain sight. We need to snuff her out as soon as we get what we need" the big boss whispered. 

"I thought it was lost, it can't be…" Senior still mumbled in disbelief. 

"It is lost. Somewhere in her subconscious. We have to find it. We have to find the Ledger"