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.

forensic officer

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

are you here?”

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

he’s at least half a cop. Things’ll get troublesome if I were to

to regret now.” Bartholomew read her mind and suspiciously uttered, “You’re looking for a forensic scientist, which means someone here has died to unknown causes,

this?” Elise remained still on the

stared 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

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 into Alexander’s courtyard.

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

contemplate. Under everyone’s attention, he went 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

how do you do that?” Looking 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

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

reverted to his mischievous demeanor. “Just kidding,

ordered, “Come in. The body’s

inspection process was public. Although there were only Elise and Bartholomew in the

came to a conclusion. “Suicide. Tongue bite.

brief moment after he bit his tongue, but he died instantly. You sure there’s no

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