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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.”

have pushed her into the limelight before she had the ability to

bit disappointed. It wasn’t that she wanted to grab attention, but rather she wanted to show her gratitude. Quinlyn had never experienced kindness from

incident at Frostlight Monastery, Elowyn was quite

worried. Then she turned to Joseph and said, Joseph, why don’t

so he said, “Mom. Quinlyn

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

surprisingly, Quinlyn didn’t object. “Okay, I’ll listen to you, Elowyn,” she said obediently,

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in her hand, her

had told him to take good care of Quinlyn when he had left the Anderson Manor. Eventually, he got up and went to the room next door.

realized she wasn’t there. The room was empty, and there was no

caught. rope dangling by an open window.

the rope, he used all his strength to climb to the mot, and sure enough, Chinlyn was sitting quietly

he sat down carefully, he said helplessly. “You’re really not afraid of falling halfway, huh? This is the sixth floor. Deep down, he muttered, “What kind of kid in this

the

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

suddenly thought of something. “Are you homesick?” he asked, thinking that would

home in the borderlands. Instead, many people are like family

villa, Edward treated me like the real Hailey, Curtis taught me everything he knows, and Elowyn cares

confused as she continued. “They’re so nice to me yet I have nothing to give back. It seems like only by being

obedient really

the child in front of 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, she believed in the principle of mutual benefit and couldn’t easily

Joseph lowered his eyes and chuckled softly. “You’re really just a kid; only children worry

replied, puzzled, “But I

but laugh even more. “Yeah, you’re still a little kid. You should understand that you’re