Chapter 447 Cold Body, Sealed Lips

Clement’s attention was entirely on Elise’s silver needle. He was so caught up in it that he didn’t respond in time. For a typical man, that couldn’t have been more normal; but for a robotic man, who only responded to orders from their masters, as he was, his daze was significantly notable. It wasn’t until every eye in the room turned to him did he regain his senses and carried Jackson out of the room.

“What do we do with this guy?” Claude pointed at Reuben’s corpse.

“Just leave it be.” Elise tranquilly stated, “I’ll have an expert examine his body tomorrow.” Returning to her room, she logged onto SK System and published a request announcement.

‘Emergency forensic wanted. Requirements: proficient, tacit, confidential. Price doubled.’

Shortly after, a user named “guiltypleasure” sent her a private message. ‘Where.’

Elise swiftly replied, ‘Athesea, Tissote. When?’

The user, guiltypleasure, answered, ‘Tomorrow night. Address.’

After Elise sent over the address, the user logged off.

Very soon, it was already the next day.

Three at dawn, Elise walked out of the courtyard house. After waiting for some time at the gates, she saw a figure slowly approaching from the alley. Then, the figure revealed itself under the streetlight and stopped before Elise.

eyes. “It’s you?” He’s the forensic officer who was responsible at the crime scene

an uncontrollable grin. His forensics pass was still hanging around his neck while he carried a

you here?”

of course.” Bartholomew introduced himself, “guiltypleasure, at

Division, so he’s at least half a cop.

“You’re looking for a forensic scientist, which means someone here has died to unknown causes, and the chances of it

planning to report this?” Elise remained still on the outside as a pair of

worries. I’m here as guiltypleasure, not a forensic officer. Even if you don’t trust me, you should trust in SK’s security measures.

a tad relieved. Bartholomew was right. SK was able to stand this long without falling mainly because of its insanely strict security measures. Basically, even operating in a gray area had its rules, and anyone who went against the rules meant declaring a war against the entire group. SK had members of different professions all around the world. One could only anticipate death once they had

turned

steadily behind Elise. Walking past the courtyard, he caught a glimpse of Jackson sitting on a chair in the

extended his arm and grabbed the door handle before slamming the door shut. Turning around, he revealed a harmless smirk. “You’re not exactly giving me a way out here.” Since Bartholomew was working for the police force, his identity was exposed

Elise had overlooked some details. She promised, “Don’t worry. I assure you he

His speech was not emphasized, but it was still highly unnerving. He seemed so gentle, but one couldn’t help but feel wary of him, as if he would stab them in the back when they had their guard down. After he said that, the courtyard was filled with nothing but

him first, then

that, Bartholomew shrugged his shoulders and reverted to

unfunny.” Elise apathetically ordered, “Come in. The body’s

and Bartholomew in the

conclusion. “Suicide. Tongue bite. No other

shot a logical inquiry. “He should still live for a brief moment after he bit his tongue, but he died instantly. You sure

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