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.

face, Elise squinted her eyes. “It’s you?” He’s the forensic officer who was responsible at the

forensics pass was still hanging around his neck while he carried a simple toolbox

are you here?”

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

at a loss for words. Guy’s from the Forensic Science Division, so he’s at least half a cop. Things’ll get troublesome if I were to let

forensic scientist, which means someone here has died to unknown causes, and the chances of it

you planning to report this?” Elise remained still on the

at her hand and knowingly clarified, “No 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. They wouldn’t let a cop

the rules meant declaring a war against the entire group.

Elise sheathed her needles and turned around

his pockets, followed steadily behind Elise. Walking past the courtyard, he caught a glimpse of Jackson sitting

to the door of the room that was containing Jackson. Right when Jackson was thinking that he was about to get rescued, Bartholomew swiftly extended his arm and grabbed the door handle before slamming the door shut. Turning around, he revealed a harmless smirk. “You’re not exactly

details. She promised, “Don’t worry. I assure you he won’t

sullen, he remarked, “Only cold bodies have sealed lips.” 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

said, we should kill him first, then you, to be extra cautious, yes?” Elise questioned,

that, Bartholomew shrugged his shoulders and reverted

ordered, “Come in. The body’s

Although there were only Elise and Bartholomew in the

to a conclusion.

brief moment after he bit his tongue, but he died instantly. You sure there’s

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