Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 681

"Number 13."

A voice broke through his thoughts. He turned to see an officer standing before him.

"Do you know Ashley?" The officer asked, his excitement palpable, as if he'd unearthed a hidden gem.

He merely held the officer's gaze, a faint smile tugging at his lips, unaffected by

the officer's eagerness.

"Trying to get under my skin?"

The officer's grin slowly vanished. With a resigned sigh, he admitted, "Sometimes being too clever isn't always a blessing."

The officer lowered his voice, "Number 13, it looks like you might know Ashley. Interested in hearing more about her? I have some tidbits if you're keen."

The man's expression remained unchanged.

He was a master of self-control. If he chose not to show his emotions, no one could decipher them.

officer, hoping for a breakthrough, pressed on despite the man's stoic demeanor. "Let me fill you in-Ashley,

street is her husband was just a puppet. After he was killed, she didn't dare go to the police. She's been lying low, tending to her wounds

man's impassive face finally betrayed a hint of interest. "Got any proof her husband

"None whatsoever."

how should a public officer be

The officer's face fell.

sheepishly tapped his lips. "Ah, just rambling. I'll

the man said, his voice

unwilling to squander the

used to be a whiz kid, always acing math contests. But after such a long coma, who knows if he's still got it... Think the second

looked at

awkwardly, "Last one, I promise. Answer me,

man shot back,

not a miracle doctor. How can you be so sure

man coolly replied, "Even a fallen genius is better than the useless lot in

was left

interested in the