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.

end. Joseph had to be in

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

to another, intentionally slowing down to use her exceptional hearing and locate Joseph based on

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

Catherine had an extraordinary memory. Once she heard Joseph’s voice, she could remember it

familiar voice. Halting in her tracks, she subtly

on Catherine’s forehead. Abruptly, she halted her steps

was no one behind her,

quiet corridor, a

quickly, almost like

of the

man stood in the corner,

never experienced being apprehended. This was the first

he swiftly anticipated the situation

was undeniably extraordinary in every

unfolding situation, he eagerly anticipated the

him before refocusing on the private room she had

disregarded the person