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Chapter 248 Taking Risks

Chapter 248 Taking Risks

After discovering the bug, we gained a deeper insight into Anna's tactics.

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We had to be more vigilant, irrespective of Luke's involvement or not. All potential threats needed to be preemptively addressed.

Carter gave Damian a nod...

"Understood. I'll handle it."

Ten minutes later, Luke was brought to our room.

As we suspected, Anna had also planted a bug in his coat.

Fortunately, Luke and I had not exchanged any words during our journey here, otherwise our cover would have been blown much earlier. His first words upon entry were to clarify, "I had no idea."

I believed him. "Please, have a seat."

There was a vacant look in Luke's eyes; despite being in his early thirties, he carried a weariness and desolation typical of an old man.

In my eyes, he looked like a walking corpse, worn down by consecutive misfortunes.

I felt no sympathy for him.

At least he was still alive, and there were people who cared about him.

Unlike me back then, extremely helpless.

Watching my supposed loved ones ignore my disappearance.

he was

might actually be a stroke of luck compared to greater trials

silence, saying, "She also bugged me, right after I called her out during the contest. She's been suspicious since then. Luke, what brought you there today? Was

sip of water to soothe his

noticed how terrified you were of that man, I decided to follow him once you departed.

always been timid, but this time he

you recognize that

"Who is he?"

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Chapter 248 Taking Risks

is the one

Carter both turned to me. "Chloe, did you approach

The knife, the slaughtered chicken, the

Luke instinctively moved to embrace me, but Carter was already holding

"Were you frightened then?"

wrist. "Yes, I was terrified. I used my fear of blood as an excuse to manage the situation, especially

didn't expect that even the seemingly kind woman who helped me was working with Anna. She took that opportunity to steal my brooch and plant a bug inside it.

"Let's destroy the bug right

"No," interrupted swiftly.

the bug immediately, wouldn't that tip her off that we know? There's

where was she

hugged me and switched it with mine. Without Damian's inspection, we would have never known it

our advantage to clear any suspicions she might have about me. Now that we're aware of her secret, we hold the advantage. If we

plan. "So, you're planning to mislead her with false

her incorrect details, disorient

never refer to her as Chloe again! That's too dangerous! Today,

has been compromised. Moving forward, whenever you interact with Anna or her associates, be extremely cautious. Remember, she's not working alone she has a team behind her." Luke looked frustrated. "The man responsible for Chloe's ordeal is

pull back temporarily. Remember, Anna has dealings not just with the Sander residence but also with

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