BAD HEROINES

23. Finding Her

Down the hall, Evelyn moved confidently through a line of officers who glanced at her with frowns, clearly puzzled by her presence. She was young, barely an adult, and to them, looked out of place at a crime scene.

They exchanged skeptical glances, but she ignored their stares, focused on her mission. Her eyes locked on the empty bed, and her heart dropped—Lijun was gone.

Beside the bed stood a doctor and a middle-aged woman with short, ear-length hair, dark strands falling over half of her face.

Her beauty was striking, but what caught Evelyns attention was her aura: cold, detached, and intimidating. She recognized her instantly as a detective from China, sent here to retrieve Lijun. This woman was the type who wouldn’t hesitate to act if necessary, and she knew better than to provoke her.

Their eyes met, and Evelyn emotionless asked “Where’s Rochelle?”

One of the officers tilted his head, seemingly trying to size her up. When it became clear they weren’t going to answer, She le