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

Bartholomew greeted with an uncontrollable grin. His forensics pass was still hanging around his neck

you here?” Elise

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

loss for words. Guy’s from the Forensic Science Division, so he’s

Bartholomew read her mind and suspiciously uttered, “You’re looking for a forensic scientist, which means

this?” Elise remained still on the outside as

if you don’t trust me, you should trust in SK’s security measures. They wouldn’t let a cop who’d disrupt the system’s equilibrium into the

Elise turned 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 broken even one rule of the system, and no one would be so dumb to oppose

turned around

Walking past the courtyard, he caught a glimpse of Jackson sitting on a chair in the guest room, looking at him,

to get rescued, Bartholomew swiftly extended his arm and grabbed the door handle before slamming the

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

seemed so gentle, but one couldn’t help but feel wary of him, as

kill him first, then you, to be extra cautious, yes?” Elise questioned, her

that, Bartholomew shrugged his shoulders and reverted

ordered, “Come in. The body’s

were only Elise and Bartholomew in the room, the others gathered outside the

after, Bartholomew came to a conclusion. “Suicide.

moment after he bit

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