Chapter 737

"Absolutely," Officer Ashburn responded with a generous nod.

Nathalie walked away, feeling the weight of her own sadness.

Lizzy wasn't having it. "He was the one who wanted to strike a deal with you, and now he's acting like he doesn't even know you. What a cold fish! Sis, you need to keep your wits about you when dealing with him."

Nathalie shrugged. "Maybe he's not cold-hearted, just prefers his peace and quiet."

Officer Baldwin, who was closely connected with No. 13, personally delivered Nathalie's gift after it had been thoroughly checked over. Yet, today, Baldwin seemed to have lost his usual gusto. He dropped the gift in front of No. 13's wheelchair and simply said, "It's yours."

No. 13 glanced down, his detached eyes flickering over the fancy gift bag. His handsome face darkened with a streak of annoyance.

"Who sent it?"

"Who else but Ashley?"

No. 13 paused, and his resolve against the gift seemed to waver. He bent over, picked up the bag, and unzipped it.

Inside were high-end essentials, a treasure trove for someone who lived as simply as he did. Yet, each item was pricey, like a collector's dream.

help but

got him

of rich kid just because he

back on the floor. "I don't want it.

was

No. 13

turned

13 locked eyes with him, asking lazily,

"Yeah," the officer nodded.

spill the beans, not expecting any

known for his indifference, even towards his

out of character. "Go on, tell

then moved closer to No. 13 with

daughter's been kidnapped, hasn't

officer's jaw dropped in

do you

haven't you been

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