Under the heiress facade

Chapter 302

Hera knew she had to play it cool. Launching a full–blown investigation for a mole within the department now would only alert the mastermind behind the scenes.

Queenie’s brazen elimination sent a chilling message. There was likely nothing beyond the mastermind’s reach.

“Understood,” Nathan replied.

He grasped Hera’s plan. First, expose the mole. Then, follow the trail to the mastermind. Finally, eradicate all internal corruption and restore the department’s honor!

Hera’s visit was briel. After reminding Nathan to take his medication, she left with a final instruction, “Don’t breathe a word of this to Bernard.” After all, she was supposed to be taking an exam at school.

As Hera approached the elevator, a voice called out. “Ms. Everett? We’ve been trying to reach you! Our director has been eager to connect.”

approaching figure–Alan, Mildred’s

had witnessed her display of the 13 Needles of Death, a feat that even the director

inexplicably vanished, rendering the recording, unavailable. Since then,

for

you for quite some time. Are you available to meet? He’s currently in his office, and coincidentally, Dr. Shadow is

bolted toward the stairs,

had finally grasped the situation. To solidify her current role, she decided to answer Oscar’s previous questions regarding the 13 Needles of Death.

conversation was in full swing when Alan burst

here! The Ms. Everett

“Dr. Bl

she was Mildred’s granddaughter, Alan instinctively addressed

rudeness,

she? Take me to her immediately.”

I apologize. I’ll be back shortly,” Oscar informed Camille before following a