Chris went to Zuko's house to inform him about the investigation results regarding the sleeping pills. "Even though there wasn't a label on the bottle, some medicine dealers in this field have been around for years and can recognize this type of medicine by the bottle itself."

"You're quite resourceful." Zuko chuckled. "Even the drug dealers recognize you!"

Chris raised an eyebrow.

This was the difference between him and other members of the Hamertons—he was familiar with people from all walks of life.

"This type of medicine was withdrawn from the market a few years ago," Chris explained. "Because many people were using it as a suicide potion."

"What?" Zuko listened in surprise.

"Those who purchased this medicine didn't plan to use it for suicide," Chris remarked casually. "I've heard from the dealers that many buyers at that time were girls caught up in tricky relationships. They faked suicide attempts to try and win back their partners.

"By using a specific amount of this medicine, it seemed severe on the surface, but it actually didn't pose any significant danger.

if taken in excess, this medicine doesn't. That's why it's also called

This was why even

people deceive others, but it doesn't work for those who truly need sleeping pills to sleep better. That's why authorities banned it a few years ago, yet it's still being sold on the black

it from the black

pursed his lips. "Most

get in touch with people from

out." Chris chuckled.

Zuko, and the cousins exchanged a knowing

his special forces training, Chris instinctively

"Oh, I'm sorry!"

seemed somewhat forced. Zuko wrapped an arm around her shoulders, understanding what was on her mind. "Did you overhear our conversation?" he

her expression carrying a touch

did Renee really plan

Zuko's gaze grew serious. "But it's undeniable

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