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.

person’s face, Elise squinted her eyes. “It’s you?” He’s the forensic officer

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

you

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

from the Forensic Science Division, so he’s

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

on the outside

a forensic officer. Even if you don’t trust me, you should

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

needles and turned around into Alexander’s

Walking past the courtyard, he caught a glimpse of Jackson sitting on a chair

the door handle before slamming

overlooked some details. She promised, “Don’t worry. I

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

you said, we should kill him first, then you, to be

shoulders and reverted to his

unfunny.” Elise apathetically ordered, “Come in.

process was public. Although there were only Elise and Bartholomew in the room, the others gathered outside the room and observed the

Bartholomew came to a conclusion. “Suicide. Tongue bite. No

a logical inquiry. “He should still live for a brief moment after he bit his

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