Chapter 633

Thalassa took a deep breath to dispel her fear, and followed Payne to the dining table..

Payne’s eyes, calm and resolute, held a deep intensity as he looked at Thalassa, taking the lead in the conversation. “What’s the case? Let’s hear it.”

“Captain Payne,” Thalassa began, “I’ve heard of your integrity and commitment to fairness and justice. You’re not swayed by power, nor are you afraid of it. Whenever there’s a case of injustice, you’re there to solve it. That’s why I came to you. You would investigate regardless of who is involved, right?”

Thalassa didn’t jump straight into the case details. Instead, she was trying to gauge Payne’s stance.

If she revealed too much too soon and Payne chose not to investigate due to Lysander’s influence, she would be left in a worse situation than before.

Payne chuckled lightly. Her little trick was child’s play in his eyes.

“I’m not afraid of power, nor do I let it influence me. But my willingness to take on a case depends on my mood,” Payne replied casually, pouring himself a cup of coffee.

frowned subtly. It seemed Payne wasn’t going

the face of power was a good

the case, from

Robert, and Sophia. She

coffee with

What matters is that I’m not interested in this case. Besides, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Starhaven Police

to take this case, she would be

Payne, name your terms. What would it take to pique your interest?” Thalassa asked seriously, looking straight at Payne

to meet hers. Setting his cup down, he replied leisurely, “That depends on what

hesitated, then asked, “Are you free for a drink tonight, Captain Payne? If I pique your interest, will you consider the case?”

lips curled up in a faint smile.

had yet to meet anyone brave enough to confront

not be

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