The man noticed her as well. Their eyes met, and Nina found his eyes striking. It was strange, because his face was unfamiliar, yet she felt a sense of familiarity she couldn't explain. But she quickly looked away.

The man's eyes, however, were full of emotion.

"Is he the Scott you're looking for?" Mr. Joker asked, noticing the exchange of glances and frowning.

From what Nina had said, Scarlett and Scott had been in the slave camp for a while, whereas this man, Ash, had just been brought in.

"No," Nina said firmly, shaking her head. The man in front of her and Scott were clearly not the same.

Upon hearing Nina's denial and the name "Scott," the man's gaze darkened.

The people in Sector A lined up, passing one by one in front of Nina, but Scott was nowhere to be seen.

"You've seen all six hundred people in Sector A. It's already late. If you want to continue, come back tomorrow," Mr. Joker reminded her.

wasn't her

just as a bout of coughing erupted behind Nina. Her heart

Boom-

as if she had been struck by lightning. Now she

with Mr. Joker. As they reached a corner, she made a sudden

busy every day. Let me handle the search for the people I need

was rapid. She wasn't sure if Mr. Joker would

that Nina was asking for that girl. "Mr. Micah may be protecting you, but don't push your luck

couldn't understand her actions, coming here to search for people and ever making unreasonable demands! He also couldn't fathom why

search for people myself. How is it unreasonable to avoid

Joker's eyes darkened. "Fine. There are four sectors here. Sector D has

Nina could respond, Mr. Joker added, "The designated time is 3 p.m.

"Alright," Nina agreed.

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