Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 749

"Damn, how did the cops find us? Who spilled the beans?"

"We've been flying under the radar for years. No way they could've cracked our cover. As long as we keep our lips zipped, they can't touch us."

"Quick, make this place look legit. Get those unprocessed goods down to the basement, pronto."

When Officer Baldwin barged in with his squad, he was greeted by a bunch of dust-covered workers, each minding their own business with innocent expressions plastered on their faces.

"Officer, what's going on here? We're all law-abiding folks, wouldn't dream of doing anything wrong."

Officer Baldwin's keen eyes scanned their rustic faces. For a second, he wondered if No. 13 had gotten it wrong. These folks didn't fit the bill for criminals at all.

But then he remembered No. 13's warning: "Not everyone in jail is a villain. Not everyone out here is innocent. Watch out for those wolves in sheep's clothing."

"Search every inch of this place," Officer Baldwin commanded.

officers got to work, scouring

they

sir," someone

the room. Their vacant stares were like those of clueless

in: was No. 13

someone who couldn't care less about

looking. Check for hidden passages and secret rooms. I'm not buying that

one "worker" with

"Even if we have to dig to the Earth's core,

"Yes, sir."

officer found a hidden passage leading to the basement. Soon, they

their clothes in tatters,

were so scared

Officer

gently reassured them, "We're the police. Don't be afraid. We're

and deceit daily, had lost the ability to tell truth from falsehood. Officer Baldwin's rescue promises were met

down

couldn't bear the thought of his own daughter being