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.

shoved one of Collier’s subordinates, sending him stumbling backward into the oncoming pursuers. At the same time, she set her sights on Collier’s sleeve. More specifically, the gleaming designer cufflink that

darted her hand forward, aiming straight

too repulsed by her grimy appearance to lay a hand

unexpected. Instead

“Got you, little pickpocket.”

grown up in the midst of this chaotic world, the girl had

shock and fear. She had stolen from countless rich men before, but none

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but trouble.” The subordinate she had shoved earlier returned, disheveled and scowling as he jabbed a

and makeshift weapons. One of them, clearly the leader, stepped forward and

money. I’d appreciate it if you handed her over—we need to teach

a dark

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