Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 739

The others kept shooting him looks that practically screamed, "Are you seriously buying your own story?"

Officer Baldwin finally gave up and plopped down into his seat with a sigh.

Then, out of nowhere, the quiet and unassuming records keeper, who'd been sitting silently in the corner, dropped a bombshell: "I'm with Officer Baldwin on this. I really think No. 13 is genuinely trying to help."

All eyes snapped to him. Unlike Officer Baldwin's gut feeling, this guy came armed with facts. "You've all missed something crucial: No. 13's past. He was kidnapped as a kid. I reckon that because he's been through such hell, he's motivated to help us save kids in similar situations."

The room went quiet as everyone exchanged glances, their fierce debates about No. 13's character suddenly morphing into nods of understanding.

"Turns out, No. 13 isn't the cold-hearted villain we pegged him for. Getting him on our side is a must."

"If he's got a soft spot for kidnapped kids, maybe there's more to his past actions than meets the eye," Officer Baldwin mused, his view on No. 13 doing a complete 180.

In the end, they took a vote, and the majority agreed to let No. 13 lend a hand in the investigation.

Over at the Stewart Estate...

When the gifts were sent back yet again, Nathalie was completely stumped.

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pile

guy," Lizzy chimed

fancy gifts once more. "Even these lavish gifts didn't

you're not seriously thinking of sending more gifts,

his help, so I've got to keep at it until I win him

he already told us to

asked, "Did he say why

"Nope."

Nathalie decided, "Then we'll keep sending

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a perfectly pleasant dinner with Nina, the

then the maid had to go and break the peace. "Cameron, Madam