A Beauty With Multiple Masks

“A shipping company?” Arielle asked suspiciously, “The legal owner of that company is behind all this?”

Harvey shook his head and continued, “No, he’s an average businessman. Something doesn’t add up, though. It’s kind of odd for the legal owner of such a big company to be your average Joe. Anyway, once we’ve properly identified the guy, we can continue our investigations.”

“All right.” Arielle muttered to herself thoughtfully, “A shipping company.”

Shipping companies typically did not come across as glamorous as real estate, luxury goods, or technology giants, but it would be ill-advised to underestimate their profitability. It was also easy for shipping companies to smuggle other items with legitimate cargo.

They were privy to all sorts of intel thanks to their access to ports across the globe.

They couldn’t have picked a better front for their operations.

Arielle said coldly, “By the way, Chanaea strictly forbids the private sales of guns and explosives. But look at me; I’ve encountered two explosions already! They must’ve been able to smuggle those things into Chanaea under the guise of shipping cargo.”

Her guess seemed to remind Harvey of something. He clapped his hands once and said, “I can pull some strings with my friends at customs and get my hands on

that company’s cargo log.”

her agreement but advised him to act cautiously. “Remember to stay under the radar; we don’t want to lose this lead. We’re dealing with

times for good measure. “I know. I’ll get in touch with them and discuss our next steps. I would’ve called them while

caution impressed Arielle. “You’re right. They have some pretty skilled hackers, and

the four of them arrived at

Several moments passed before Harvey realized where

you mind? I’m kind of strapped for cash these days, so this is

Why would I mind?” Harvey added hastily, “Just let me know if you’re short on cash. What’s your account number, and how much do you

his offer immediately. “Thank you, but I’m really okay. I have enough money; I just can’t use it

their eyes on her, she refrained from accessing her offshore

a measly sum either, amounting to two million. Still, it was prudent to

let me know if you

but thank you for your thought. All

as meat’s on the menu!

piquing up, “I’m not

at his friend