Can’t Win Me Back

Alyssa’s and Jasper’s expressions turned solemn after listening.

“If not, it could be that he cleans up the scene thoroughly every time he commits a crime, leaving no trace behind. But that doesn’t quite fit the modus operandi of an outlaw or top-tier assassin.”

Cyrus traced his jawline with his finger as he calmly analyzed the situation. “So, I’m inclined to believe he’s a hired assassin from abroad.”

“If that’s the case, it’ll be even more difficult to investigate him. Once this job is done, he’ll disappear immediately. He’d probably use a false identity to flee the country.” Jasper’s gaze darkened gradually.

“Didn’t Ms. Angelina see his face? She can come to our station tomorrow and describe his face based on her memory. I can arrange for a top-notch profiler from our city to come and draw a portrait of that assassin.”

Cyrus’ eyes flashed with determination. “Having a sketch might provide more clues. We can’t delay too long. People’s memories fade, and the likeness of the portrait can become distorted. The most accurate portrait will be drawn while the memory is fresh.”

Alyssa and Jasper exchanged looks. Just as they were about to speak, a sweet and composed voice spoke from behind.

“I remember his face.”

lifted

the stairs gracefully, he felt his heart

up from the

hot blood that once flowed calmly through his veins

Lauren had contact

and gently wrapped her arm around her shoulder. “Lauren, we’ll contact Angelina tomorrow and have her assist with this. You don’t need to do anything or think about

was suffering from the trauma of her episodes and the torment of

wished she could find the time to arrange modified electroconvulsive therapy for Lauren, hoping it would help

to see Lauren forced to relive that trauma, especially during

at her deeply. His voice was slightly hoarse. “Your health and well-being are more important than

Cyrus, it’s okay.” Lauren gently shook her head, and her eyes

just want to help you all as much as I can. And I also want to catch that person to uncover the terrifying conspiracy behind it. I want

hearts clenched with a bitter

Lauren, clever as she was, had pieced together the sequence of events from their