Quincy lifted his head and said, "Since it seems there's no sincere intent to cooperate, let's call it off and head back."

The factory manager's expression tightened instantly. He quickly tried to persuade them, "Wait a moment, everything's negotiable. If the offer seems too low, why not stay the night and rest? You must be tired from the journey." Quincy was about to decline when Lydia cleared her throat.

He glanced at her and then changed his mind, saying, "Alright, we'll stay the night."

As night fell, Quincy turned to Lydia. "Why did you choose to stay?"

He doubted it was because she was genuinely tired.

Lydia's eyes sparkled with mischief as she replied, "No business is ever entirely clean. I noticed something illegal in this factory earlier, and I need tonight to confirm it. If I'm right, we can report them and shut this place down." She was visibly excited at the prospect.

Quincy asked, "Are you sure?"

any trouble," she assured him. "I need to get some payback for what we

into their search, a cold voice suddenly spoke from behind them, "What are

moment before turning around. The factory owner stood there, holding a flashlight, his face looking ghostly pale in

gave her a reassuring look. He responded calmly, "Just taking a walk.

the factory owner stepped forward, blocking their path. "Leaving so soon? You've come all this way, and now

accidentally wandered here and didn't see anything." Quincy

owner narrowed his eyes. "Is that

began to sweat

she had just taken Quincy away. If anything happened to him here,

back. If we disappear, I'm sure he'll turn this place

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