The aristocratic Hernandezes had clearly picked the wrong target. Those dispatched to Salt City repeatedly found themselves apprehended, much to their dismay.-Meanwhile, in another part of the city.Robert led his team to the Catellonian school. He intended to conduct a thorough search of the premises.As they presented the search warrant, the school's administrator sneered. "You have no authority to search our school!"His demeanor oozed arrogance.Searching the school? In his view, it was an impossible feat.These people were audacious! In their hearts, they had already regarded the school's grounds as Catellon's territory, much to their satisfaction. It was evident that they took pride in it.Despite not being their own country, they could carve out a domain there. If they operated for decades, even centuries, they could theoretically claim Salt City or even the entirety of Catellon as their own.This country and its people harbored an inherent aggression, almost as if it

Robert's investigation continued, and he brought back all the suspicious items to the team. Meanwhile, his phone incessantly rang. Even some people came in person, criticizing his actions and citing concerns about affecting the friendship between the two countries, and so forth.Naturally, he paid no heed to such remarks. Placing the photograph of the plaque on the table, Robert declared coldly, "Take a look for yourselves! 'Non-Catellonians Forbidden Entry'!"What nonsense is this? Do they consider the school their sovereign territory? Next time I see that plaque there, I won't care about their so-called friendship. I'll dismantle their school!"Even now, he remained thoroughly incensed. Even though he headed the investigative department, if civilians wanted to park or use the restroom, no one dared to stop them.How could a mere school for Catellonians dare to declare non-Catellonians forbidden? Those who had come prepared to confront him left with dejected faces.Robert was e

One could only say, "Times have changed."-In the morning, Eric and Sylvia arrived at the Innova Group for work.Cecile was back again, dressed even more provocatively than yesterday."Mr. Johnson..." As soon as she entered, she leaned toward Eric. "Are you free for lunch? I'd like to have a meal with you at noon..."Eric stepped aside, leaving Cecile without support. She nearly stumbled to the ground and was quite embarrassed and annoyed.Some ordinary men's desires were particularly strong from morning till noon. Cecile thought Eric was one of those men, so she came by in the morning.Little did she know, Eric wasn't buying her advances."Ms. Grook!" Eric's expression darkened, "As a lawyer, I urge you to show some restraint. You know the law well. What's the right way to handle this, you understand better than me. There's no need to jeopardize your future over such trivial matters."Cecile tossed her hair lightly, saying, "Mr. Johnson, you're a successful man. If your asse

"You invited her to dinner?" When Sylvia heard Eric wouldn't be coming home for dinner, she couldn't help but be curious. "Are you still trying to uphold monogamy?""What do you mean?" Eric was puzzled.What did monogamy have to do with having dinner together?"It's just the literal meaning," Sylvia explained. "Monogamy means one husband, one wife, right?""I-Is that how it's interpreted?" Eric was utterly flabbergasted. It was the first time he had heard such an explanation. It was... flawless!He explained, "Wasn't the Catellonian school shut down? She informed us early on. We achieved something, so she mentioned I should treat her to dinner. I figured why not? It's no big deal, so I agreed."Sylvia chuckled. "Taking care of business is fine, but don't take people for granted."Eric was at a loss for words.-In the afternoon, Lora dressed up beautifully and waited at the entrance of Innova Group.Eric was driving the newly bought car.As she got into the car, Lora couldn'

Eric was acutely aware of the fish slipping through the net, their marked locations hinting at a discernible plan. His foremost concern, however, revolved around Sylvia's safety. Had these Catellonians included her in their assassination scheme?Equally pressing was the presence of transcendent shadow warriors in Salt City. Without them, Sylvia's security wouldn't be significantly compromised.Perhaps only Stealthbane held this crucial intel. With this in mind, Eric promptly dialed Stealthbane. "Your information network is extensive, with numerous avenues. Can you confirm the presence of transcendent Catellonian shadow warriors heading to Salt City?"Comprehensive gathering of intelligence was paramount for clandestine operations, and it was likely that Catellon's intelligence system paled in comparison to Stealthbane's.Stealthbane's response was reassuring. "Mr. Johnson, grant me half a day. I won't divulge any further, but rest assured, I'll procure clear information on the tran