“Thanks for the trouble, Chief Sheridan.” Nicholas smiled. Thomas waved, and someone pulled Joe up from the floor right away. Joe shouted as he struggled, “You… You’re on his side! Don’t you know that Nicholas Thompson’s a gangster!?” “Mr. Tanner!” Thomas snorted, “Mr. Thompson’s the CEO of Sol Entertainment. He’s contributed significantly to the development of film and TV culture, and he will participate in the top ten outstanding youths of Centrolis next year! Do you mean that our mayor can’t distinguish right and wrong?” Joe widened his eyes speechlessly. “I have to thank Mr. Thompson for being here in advance, so you didn’t get away!” “B-But don’t you see his underlings? Those guns…” “I was going to turn in these guns!” Nicholas smiled. “Chief Sheridan, I have a friend who works specifically with the police at the border to crush various firearm smuggling activities. These guns are what he’s collected, and I’m passing them to you now. It’s my duty as a Centrolis citizen!” Joe was thoroughly dumbstruck. Thomas chortled. “Mr. Tanner, did Mr. Thompson ask anyone to shoot just now?” “N-No.” “Then did Mr. Thompson cause you any tangible physical harm?” “Well…” “Someone righteous like Mr. Thompson should be the role model of all Centrolis citizens!” “You flatter me, Chief Sheridan.” Nicholas played along. “Since I came to Centrolis, I’ve made up my mind to be a lawful citizen!” “That’s great.” Thomas nodded. “I’d like everyone to follow me back for your statements to be taken. Thank you for your cooperation!” …

bit longer. Cordelia smiled while reading the text and kept her phone back in her pocket. Kelly’s voice was light. “Cordelia, it must be boring accompanying me. Go ahead if you have something to do. Don’t mind me, really! I can manage on my own.” “I don’t have much to do.” Cordelia tucked the blanket on her legs. “The artists in the company are behaving now, and the joint hospital is being built. I just have to check the construction progress according to schedule.” “I’m so envious of you.” Kelly looked at her with a smile. “You have a job you like, and you’re so capable. You also have

of you!” Cordelia said softly, “You’ve met so many challenges, yet you’re still so courageous. It’s really impressive… When you stepped out to expose Nelly, you’re like a heroine to me!” Cordelia held her hand gently. “Kelly, how did you manage to endure it for so many years? If it were me, I don’t think I’d be able to hold out for

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