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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

to recognize their own blessings. What seems like misfortune might actually be a stroke of luck compared to greater

her out during the contest.

his head, took a sip of water to soothe his dry

you were of that man, I decided to follow him once you departed. I hadn't anticipated your

always been timid, but this time

you recognize

"Who is he?"

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Chapter 248 Taking Risks

slowly, "He is the

to me. "Chloe, did

test me. The knife, the slaughtered chicken, the blood

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

"Were you frightened then?"

used my fear of blood as an excuse to manage the situation, especially since Zoey had

with Anna. She took that opportunity to steal my brooch and plant a bug inside it. If I hadn't noticed, Anna probably would know my

"Let's destroy the bug right

"No," interrupted swiftly.

joined in, "If we destroy the bug immediately, wouldn't that tip

nodded. "Exactly, where was she planted

and switched it with mine. Without Damian's inspection, we

to 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 play

understood our plan. "So, you're planning

details, disorient her,

remember, whether publicly or privately, never refer to her as Chloe again! That's too dangerous! Today, Anna bugged you; tomorrow, she might employ other means."

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

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

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