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.”

recognized the approaching figure–Alan,

13 Needles of Death, a feat that even the

access the video for further study, the security footage inexplicably vanished, rendering the recording, unavailable. Since then, Oscar had been keen

I do for you?” Hera

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

toward the stairs,

grasped the situation. To solidify her current role, she decided to answer Oscar’s previous questions

swing when Alan burst

Everett is here! The Ms. Everett who used the 13

“Dr. Bl

of Hera’s name but knowing she was Mildred’s granddaughter, Alan instinctively

rudeness, froze upon hearing

“Where is she?

shortly,” Oscar informed Camille before following a hurried Alan out of the office.