Celeste could still vividly recall how they took her away, trained her relentlessly, and turned her into an undercover agent.

It's been nearly a decade since then.

"Wow, I'm so jealous! You're finally done. The world is your oyster now! You're free!" Sophia said, her voice tinged with envy.

Her situation was different from Celeste's. Sophia had been groomed by the organization from a young age and seemed destined to work for them for life.

"They treat me well, ...