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

gracefully, he felt his

stood up from the

blood that once flowed calmly through his veins now seemed to

suddenly remembered. “Right, Lauren had contact

over to Lauren and gently wrapped her arm around her shoulder. “Lauren, we’ll contact Angelina tomorrow and have her assist with this. You don’t

seemed fine on the outside, her soul was suffering from the trauma of her episodes

modified electroconvulsive therapy for Lauren, hoping it would help

Lauren forced to relive that trauma, especially during such a critical time, which would only compound her

her deeply. His voice was slightly hoarse. “Your health

okay.” Lauren gently shook her head, and her eyes

to catch that

hearts clenched with a bitter

few days, they hadn’t told her much. Yet Lauren, clever as she was, had pieced together the sequence