Chapter 447 Cold Body, Sealed Lips

Clement’s attention was entirely on Elise’s silver needle. He was so caught up in it that he didn’t respond in time. For a typical man, that couldn’t have been more normal; but for a robotic man, who only responded to orders from their masters, as he was, his daze was significantly notable. It wasn’t until every eye in the room turned to him did he regain his senses and carried Jackson out of the room.

“What do we do with this guy?” Claude pointed at Reuben’s corpse.

“Just leave it be.” Elise tranquilly stated, “I’ll have an expert examine his body tomorrow.” Returning to her room, she logged onto SK System and published a request announcement.

‘Emergency forensic wanted. Requirements: proficient, tacit, confidential. Price doubled.’

Shortly after, a user named “guiltypleasure” sent her a private message. ‘Where.’

Elise swiftly replied, ‘Athesea, Tissote. When?’

The user, guiltypleasure, answered, ‘Tomorrow night. Address.’

After Elise sent over the address, the user logged off.

Very soon, it was already the next day.

Three at dawn, Elise walked out of the courtyard house. After waiting for some time at the gates, she saw a figure slowly approaching from the alley. Then, the figure revealed itself under the streetlight and stopped before Elise.

her eyes. “It’s you?” He’s the forensic officer who was responsible at the crime

still hanging around his neck

are you here?” Elise

Bartholomew

Science Division, so he’s at least half a cop. Things’ll get troublesome if I were to let him

a forensic scientist, which means

Elise remained still on the outside as

forensic officer. Even if you don’t trust me, you should trust in SK’s security measures. They

SK was able to stand this long without falling mainly because of its insanely strict security measures. Basically, even operating in a gray area had its rules, and anyone who went against the rules meant declaring a war against the entire group.

sheathed her needles and turned around into Alexander’s courtyard. “Follow

in his pockets, followed steadily behind Elise. Walking past the courtyard, he caught a glimpse of Jackson sitting on a chair in the guest room, looking at him, begging for

door handle before slamming the door shut. Turning around, he revealed a harmless smirk. “You’re not exactly giving me a way out here.” Since Bartholomew was working for the police force, his identity was exposed the moment Jackson caught him hanging around Elise and her

overlooked some details. She promised, “Don’t worry.

do that?” Looking sullen, he remarked, “Only cold bodies have sealed lips.” His speech was not emphasized, but it was still highly unnerving. He seemed so gentle, but one couldn’t help but feel wary of him, as if he would stab them in the back when they had their guard down. After he said that, the courtyard was filled with nothing but silence. Nobody in the entire premises ever had the idea of killing off

said, we should kill him first, then you, to be extra

shoulders and reverted to his mischievous demeanor. “Just

unfunny.” Elise apathetically ordered, “Come in. The body’s

Elise and Bartholomew in the room, the others gathered outside the room

after, Bartholomew came to a conclusion. “Suicide. Tongue bite. No other

shot a logical inquiry. “He should still live for a brief moment after he bit his tongue, but he died instantly. You sure there’s no other

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