Chapter 107

Chapter 107

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Silence filled the room. Everyone was at a loss for words, grappling with the awkward reality. They had hired a kid from the borderlands to help with their case, only to discover she had connections to the very company they were investigating

“Anyway, we’ve basically confirmed that this company is using loans as an excuse to harm women. The next step is figuring out how to gather evidence” Bennett finally spoke up, breaking the tension.

Quinlyn wasn’t fazed. After thinking for a moment, she said, “I can call and ask for you.”

Bennett paused. “Ask about what?”

“Ask if I can buy someone.” Quinlyn replied earnestly.

Bennett was taken aback. She must be kidding, right?

But Quinlyn wasn’t joking at all. She pulled out her phone and dialed a number from her contacts.

After two rings, a man’s voice came through. “Hello, who is this?”

The task force members in the office were caught off guard; they hadn’t expected Quinlyn to directly call the criminal. They hurried to activate the surveillance device, only to discover they hadn’t connected it to her phone.

“I’m recording,” Quinlyn mouthed, glancing at the tech officer, Ella, signaling that she was ready.

Ella was taken aback. Wow, how considerate she is.

At this moment, Quinlyn finally said to the phone. Is this John Smith?”

John on the other end hesitated, suddenly turning serious. “How did you know my name? Plus, this is a private number. What’s your purpose?”

was highly confidential. Most of the time, they used aliases to protect

answer but introduced

puzzled but then recognized her.

come to the

decided to leave that godforsaken place, huh? How’s

became friendly and extended an invitation. “So, when are you coming over? If you don’t have a place to stay, my

this, the task force members reacted with surprise. They had heard about lookouts from the borderlands before, usually insignificant thugs from a lawless area where the whole village was filled

went unnoticed. This was the first time they had seen a criminal treat a

old child.

think about it.” Quinlyn didn’t decline immediately, showcasing an innate ability for conversation. Even knowing she was speaking to a notorious criminal, she remained composed. “But right now,

kid like you coming to the city without an adult might easily be

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for a victim of child

to handle these things now. You know how

topics came up, John started making excuses. Everyone in the office frowned,

out. I’ll just hang up then Without further hesitation, Quinlyn said hung

everyone a few seconds

that? How are we going to do

calm. She turned to Ella and said, “Now

track? But under the intense focus of Quinlyn’s big eyes,

her

It was one of her latest ringtones. She wasn’t in a rush to answer, deliberately waiting until the intro finished before picking up.

her tone a stark contrast

I’m having some trouble, there’s no way I’d let you suffer. How about this–come over to Yocriton,

call had been a test run. It made sense when

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