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.

get it if he snubs everyday stuff, being the rich heir

pile of gifts, lost in

peculiar guy," Lizzy

"Even these lavish gifts didn't win him over. What does he

"Sis, you're not seriously

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

already told us

he say why

"Nope."

Nathalie decided, "Then we'll keep sending

are so similar, both stubborn as

flashed in Nathalie's eyes-she

Sw until

got what she wanted.

Dawson

perfectly pleasant dinner with

then the maid had to go and break the