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“Return to the office immediately.”

After the call ended, Humphrey clenched his teeth. Ryan must have learned about the case’s loss and intended to discuss it with him.

As Humphrey entered Ryan’s office and faced his stern gaze, he felt a twinge of guilt.

“You assured me that we would win the case.”

Humphrey’s head drooped as a sense of remorse gripped him.

“Ryan, I apologize. There was an unexpected turn yesterday. Millie obtained evidence from Nancy and… We trailed her to a riverbank. We believed she’d plunged into the river, but it seems she managed to escape. Last night, I genuinely believed she’d jumped into the river, and to spare you worry, I chose not to inform you. Looking back now, it’s evident she scaled the wall and fled.”

Ryan pinched the bridge of his nose, and his brow furrowed.

too much trust in Humphrey. He’d sensed something was off with him last night, but Humphrey hadn’t mentioned any

had been grossly

glimpsed Humphrey bowing his head, offering apologies tinged with

“Leave.”

company had once been relatively small in scale, it had boasted a sterling reputation. Presently, however, they were perceived as thieves who had plundered another’s work, inflicting grievous harm upon

“I apologize.”

A ‘s L I B R A

diminish, and

whisper of

He retrieved his phone and dialed

capture as well. Humphrey’s best efforts notwithstanding,

wonder she had captured