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Chapter 68

Chapter 68

The conference room fell into an awkward silence

Curtis was taken aback for a moment before bursting into a hearty laugh “Don’t mind her folks She just speaks her mind.” he said, trying to lighten the mood.

The other high–ranking military officers exchanged glances, feeling it was more insulting than harmful.

Curtis knew Quinlyn hail a sharp tongue, so he quickly changed the topic. If they’re just arrogant, it’s easier to handle. Pall all our people back, and they might suface.”

But Quinlyn shook her head. “They’re not stupid. If no one’s following them anymore, they’ll just be more cautious”

Everyone listened as she analyzed the criminals‘ mindset with such certainty, giving them an indescribably strange feeling It was almost as if Quinlyn was one of them.

Curtis sensed the change in the atmosphere, a clever gleam in his eyes, and chuckled, “Oh well, it’s pointless to ask you about this. Let the crime investigation team handle it; it’s their expertise.”

The others were speechless and someone muttered inwardly, “She’s been involved this far. Hasn’t she specialized enough already?”

After the meeting, Curtis asked the security guard if there were any kid–friendly meals in the cafeteria for dinner. If not, we can just drive out for food,” he said.

“Curtis, Quinlyn suddenly called out to him, sitting on the chair and looking up with eyes full of innocence and clarity. T can find them.”

Theft of cultural relics was the most common smuggling case in the borderlands. At the very least, she could contact those who had wanted to adopt her before to get some information.

Curtis lowered his gaze, and his sharp eyes softened immediately. He gently placed his large hand on her head and sighed. “I know you’re smart and very capable, but sometimes standing out too much isn’t a good thing.

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“It was my fault before. I’m getting old. I was so happy when I first met you that I got a little carried away.”

shouldn’t have pushed her into the limelight before she had the ability

she wanted to grab attention, but rather she wanted to show

hearing about the incident at Frostlight Monastery, Elowyn was quite worried

daring? What if something unexpected happens?” Elowyn asked, worried. Then she turned to Joseph and said, Joseph, why don’t you go to school tomorrow and ask for a leave for Quinlyn

wasn’t right, so he said,

want to hide under their parents‘ protection to avoid responsibilities, but Joseph knew Quinlyn wasn’t like them; her upbringing

listen to you, Elowyn,” she

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in her hand, her eyes

to sleep, remembering how Stanley had told him to take good care of Quinlyn when he had left

after knocking for a while, he realized she wasn’t there. The room was empty, and there was

eye caught. rope dangling by

climb to the mot,

not afraid of falling halfway, huh? This is the sixth floor. Deep down, he muttered, “What kind of kid in

was scared. Quinlyn tossed the rope tied to her waist over to him, showed him how to secure it to the roof, and then looked up at the

scattered twinkles of light. The city’s too industrialized; the

you homesick?” he asked, thinking that would explain her

her head and replied calmly, “I don’t have a home in the borderlands. Instead, many people are like family to me here.

like the real Hailey, Curtis taught

by one, but her expression was lonely and confused as she continued. “They’re so nice to me yet I have nothing to give back. It seems like only by being obedient can I

obedient really

him was a blank slate, and the first was when he realized

as awkward as looking up words in a dictionary to learn pronunciation. Moreover,

that either. Joseph lowered his eyes and chuckled softly. “You’re really just a

“But I am indeed a kid.”

even more. “Yeah, you’re still a little kid. You should understand that you’re on the side of receiving unconditional love and