All Her Secrets

“Great job, boss!”

“Boss, you’re the best in the world!”

Ronin, Catherine’s biggest fan, sat in front of the computer, cheering and watching the surveillance footage of Catherine defeating the gang of thugs. He was completely absorbed in

Suddenly, the feed stopped!

Immediately realizing something was wrong, Ronin tried adjusting the settings, but the screen remained black.

This was a new experience for him. No one had ever found out about his hacking skills before, especially not a basic surveillance system in an entertainment venue.

Ronin’s first thought was that Joseph had discovered their tracking and shut down the surveillance.

Without wasting a moment, he notified Catherine.

Ronin: [Boss, the situation’s changed. The surveillance feed went down. Joseph might be onto us. Need backup?]

After Catherine read the message, she replied briefly with one word: [No.]

Capturing Joseph didn’t push her abilities to the limit. She didn’t think she needed backup or extra help.

had to be in one of these private rooms, with

Even if Joseph could disable the bar’s internal surveillance, it would be very

from one private room to another, intentionally slowing down to use her exceptional hearing

skills, trained since she was young. Even if the private rooms were soundproofed, she

an extraordinary memory. Once she heard

voice. Halting in her tracks, she subtly moved

forehead. Abruptly,

her, as though

the quiet corridor, a small smile appearing in

smile disappeared quickly, almost like it was

other end of the corridor, around

stood in the

with others, he had never experienced being

the situation and concealed himself

daughter was undeniably

by the unfolding situation, he eagerly anticipated the

at him before refocusing on the private room she had discovered moments

the