Chapter 491 Jude’s Hidden Identity
He got the news already? Damn, that was fast. Hehe.
Jude stared at his phone screen, and he couldn’t help but wonder… Should I tell Tilda I’m actually the leader of Hard Corps Uprising–the number one assassin group on the dark web? What if she gets scared off? But since I’ve decided to be with her… I should be honest. After all, I already know Tilda’s hidden identity as the Dark Web Queen. If I kept hiding my own, it’d just be rude.
“Heh, Jude, I might have helped the R Organization this time, but you’re still the leader of the seventh-ranked dark web assassin group. Don’t take it too hard. If you want to take out Skin Organization, the fifth-ranked assassin group, you’ll need everything to outmatch them–more firepower, more personnel, better gear. R Organization is the perfect fit since they’re ranked third. And hey, I even got a bonus, I now have a white-haired, red-eyed ‘little brother.’ That’s Rain Walker, the R Organization’s leader!”
Reading Tilda’s message, Jude couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. This girl… Is she hinting that my public identity isn’t impressive enough? Being looked down on by his own girlfriend was something Jude absolutely couldn’t tolerate.
“Tilda, I have something really important to tell you. Don’t freak out… I’m actually the head of Hard Corps Uprising, the number one assassin group on the dark web.”
“What?”
Tilda’s first instinct was to think Jude was joking. Based on everything she knew, Jude was supposed to be the leader of the seventh-ranked assassin group. He was the CEO of DY Group, and he was the head of the Bells. Besides, he had an assassin crew handling all the messes. That alone made him a big deal. But now he was telling her that Hard Corps Uprising–the most feared, untouchable assassin group–was his? What the heck! This was totally unexpected to Tilda.
Hard Corps Uprising was a total mystery, and so was its leader. The group was so secretive that even Tilda had never tracked down who ran it, and not even Andy had a clue. It was an absolute taboo on the dark web. Nobody ever messed with them. And Jude was the man behind it.
“I’m not showing off or making this up. I always hoped you’d figure it out yourself. But since I already knew about your identity as the Dark Web Queen, I thought you deserved to hear it straight from me.”
“But… Jude, aren’t you the leader of the seventh-ranked assassin group…”
As Tilda was sending this message, she paused. She suddenly thought of something.
“That’s just your cover?”
“The best hunters never reveal their final hand. He’ll use the most convenient mask to put his prey at ease, until they walk right into his trap. When they realize it, it’s already too late. No one’s ever found out who leads the number one group–or what he even looks like. For me, being the CEO of DY Group and leader of the seventh-ranked assassin crew lets me lull people into letting down their guard. That’s exactly what I want.”
Damn it. Tilda couldn’t help but curse in her heart. The shock was real. Maybe not even the Bells, not Jude’s father Devin, not even Abram, knew this hidden identity of Jude. This hidden identity was the ultimate protection for him. Even if Jude fell out with the other Bells or went up against Abram, just being the leader of Hard Corps Uprising would be enough for him to seize control of the Bells. He’d never have to fear anyone. Not even Tilda or Andy would ever cross someone like that.
Tilda typed, “So, Jude, you’re telling me all this… You should know, in my heart, you’re more important than anyone or anything in the world. My heart and soul belong to you, so why would I care about anything else?”
Even though it was just a text message, Tilda knew exactly how Jude would look at his screen. He must be the same as always. So gentle. So steadfast.
“I can feel how much you care about me, Jude. Thank you.”
Even though it was just a hidden identity, Tilda knew just how much this secret was worth. On the black market, it could fetch billions. For some people, it would be priceless. Jude was the leader of Hard Corps Uprising. This was his trump card, the one thing he could never reveal. And yet he handed the secret over to Tilda so easily. There was no greater proof of trust than that.
Tonight, Jude was finally going to get a good night’s sleep.