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Imogen nodded. “I understand. I’ll be careful

then added. “By the way, from now on, just call me Imogen. In terms of relationship, you’re my sister–in–law, and we’re both of the same generation even em ten years older than you. As long as you don’t mind, we’re a family.”

Her smile was warm, her eyes filled with anticipation and hope, albeit with a hint of caution.

Felicia wasn’t quite used to the sudden closeness and replied,

“I’ll call you

you Imogen, then.”

Imogen nodded. In her heart, she was determined to make up for past mistakes and bridge the gap between them.

After Imagen left, Felicia had just turned to head back when her phone rang. It was a new investigation report from Monkey.

She opened it and read through it line by line, growing more alarmed with each detail.

before their disappearances. Each of

women, including Jennifer,

Almost immediately, Monkeycalled.

backend system was hacked, and the stolen data includes tiles on all 16 missing women! I also traced the hacker’s tracks and found an IP address. It’s nearby, at the foot of the mountain right here in Seldvale. I’m planning

of engines and the loud chatter of street vendors.

“Are you planning to go alone? Don’t do that. It’s too dangerous. Stay there. I’ll send a few other mercenaries

found was legitimate, it was likely one of the ladnapper’s hideouts Going in alone

I’ll call you when

up the mission, daim his hefty y commission, and enjoy life for a while before taking on

it. If someone

ready. I’ll have the job done in no

ask him to send the address, Monkey had already hung up.

being steady and cautious just recently, but now, he had completely reverted to his impulsive self.

called the other mercenaries, asking

in touch with Monkey or