After returning to the apartment, Lucy was shocked when she stepped out of the elevator and saw her suitcase lying in the corridor.

“W-What's going on here?” she asked with her eyes wide.

Why is my suitcase outside? Did someone break into my place and take it out?

Lucy felt her heart racing at the thought of that, and a trace of fear flashed past her eyes.

She then tightened her grip on her handbag and slowly made her way toward the door that was left open.

A middle-aged woman's voice could be heard coming from inside. “Thank you, Mr. Campbell!”

“No problem, we're only doing what we should. I'll be taking my leave now.” A man's voice was heard replying to the middle-aged woman.

Silas! He must've found out about the break-ins here and came over to help out!

and

hand. He was a little surprised to see Lucy outside but quickly flashed her a smile and said, “Ah, Ms. Rivers! You came right on time! There's something I need

him off excitedly, “Did you catch the thief,

eyebrow at

my apartment unit. He even left my suitcase in the corridor! What an a*shole!” Lucy exclaimed angrily with her fists

on, Silas adjusted his glasses and said with a mocking look in his eyes, “I think you've gotten the wrong idea

break-in? Then, how did my

throw it out,” Silas said

face changed instantly upon hearing that, and she looked at him in disbelief as she

filled with

carrying out Mr. Thompson's orders. He says he no longer owes you anything now that he has

a chill down her spine, and even her

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