Chapter 1412:

The subordinates, intrigued by their surroundings, opted to join them instead of retreating to the hotel.

Many had envisioned the southern border as an underdeveloped, struggling region in dire need of development. And as they ventured deeper, those assumptions proved accurate.

Beyond a few affluent pockets, the landscape was defined by crumbling residential buildings and narrow, unkempt alleys—a stark reminder of the area’s economic hardship. Yet, paradoxically, it only underscored the immense potential.

For investment and growth. Collier stepped out of the car, strolling alongside the representative while mentally preparing for tomorrow’s meeting.

Just then, a sudden commotion broke out. A girl darted toward them, her tiny frame moving with frantic urgency. Shouts rang out behind her. “Catch the thief!”

Collier grasped the situation instantly. The girl, in her desperation, spotted him and his entourage—an unmistakably wealthy group.

strength, she shoved one of Collier’s subordinates, sending him stumbling backward into the oncoming

girl darted her hand forward, aiming straight for

men were easy targets. They’d be too repulsed by her grimy appearance to lay a

met with something unexpected. Instead of recoiling in disgust, he

“Got you, little pickpocket.”

world, the girl had absorbed fragments of

shock and fear. She had stolen from countless rich men before,

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subordinate she had shoved earlier returned, disheveled and scowling as he jabbed a finger

sticks and makeshift weapons. One of them, clearly the leader,

girl stole my money. I’d appreciate it if you handed her over—we need

into her pocket, pulling out a dark pouch. The distinct clinking of coins inside left

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