He began to laugh. Right then, his assistant knocked on the door. “Mr. Mills, there’s a call for you. They said they’re almost here.”

The city leaders were due to arrive, and Arnold was waiting at the restaurant entrance with Josie. As the leaders got out of their cars, they were taken aback. “Ms. Warren, what happened to your leg? It was fine the last time we met.”

Josie let out a sigh. “I was unlucky. I got beaten up for no reason while walking down the street. Rivodia doesn’t seem too safe.”

“Who’s so audacious to hit someone in broad daylight?”

Their faces were filled with anger.

Standing behind Josie, Arnold scoffed, “I bet you’ve stirred up some trouble, haven’t you? It’s left someone displeased. Ms. Warren, you better think carefully, who have you offended?”

Josie gritted her teeth in frustration. “I’ve always been upright and honest, yet I can’t figure out how I got into this mess. I suppose I must be stuck with some bad luck as if I’ve upset the gods and brought misfortune upon myself.”

Without changing his expression, Arnold kicked her from behind.

The leaders exchanged glances. One of them kindly asked, “Have the person who committed the assault been apprehended?”

in, “Yeah, have they

glared at him, knowing he was referring to

patting her shoulder, “It seems we need

in a professional to check, ensuring there were no issues. Once

casually around the table, Josie was busy eating when she heard them say,

duty. It’s just that this time, we’ve finally got something on Vipera.

with the food on

been in Rivodia for many years, always acting with caution. You must be careful not to

who hasn’t been hurt before? It’s a minor

glass. “Vipera? Are you referring to Mr.

Mills, you

had already left. However, I’ve heard rumors that he’s a formidable figure. Have we

admiring Arnold’s ability to lie with

have any leads about him,

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