Beep, beep, beep...
As the busy signal sounded from the phone, the tense expression on Lena's face finally eased somewhat.
Clearly, she had betrayed Grant Ward solely to climb higher and take control of her own fate rather than be controlled by others.
Moreover, once she became Hydra's highest-ranking leader in the North American region, she could use the resources at her disposal—especially the things created by those magic apprentices planted within the International Security Council—to restore her Alien-like appearance to normal.
As for the guilt brought by betrayal...
Sorry, Lena did not possess such emotions.
From a very early age, she had become accustomed to joining one organization after another, constantly using their power to achieve her own unspeakable goals.
Betraying allies was as easy and natural to her as breathing.
Without the slightest hesitation!
After obtaining Red Skull's promise and authorization, Lena quickly grabbed the suitcase that had originally belonged to Grant Ward and rushed out of the hospital.
A Hydra member waiting at the entrance spotted her and immediately asked, "Why are you alone? Where's Grant?"
"Grant is dead! Killed by those two monsters! Just now, I called European headquarters to report the situation. Mr. John Schmidt has appointed me to temporarily take over his position. Stop talking and get everyone to withdraw. This place will become a battlefield before long." Lena explained, glaring with those pale yellow, beast-like eyes.
"What? Dead? How is that possible? Didn't you make a prophecy?"
This senior Hydra official was clearly fiercely loyal to Grant Ward and did not believe her flimsy explanation at all.
Not only him, but several younger members personally promoted by Grant Ward also showed strong dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Looking at the men closing in around her, as well as those standing nearby and watching, a