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
Robert indeed led a team to seal off the Catellonian school.There wasn't much to say.Posting signs prohibiting non-Catellonians from entry in Salt City was asking for trouble, wasn't it?As the school was sealed off, passersby clapped in approval."It should have been done sooner! All these troublemakers coming here to open a school and acting so arrogantly!""Last time I passed by here and wanted to relieve myself, they wouldn't let me in. They deserve to be sealed off!"Others chimed in."Not only should they be shut down, but those behind them should also be investigated! We need to find out who approved this nonsense school to be built here!""I even suspect the approver took their money!"The public's gaze was sharp. They might not understand grand theories, but they knew well what was right and wrong.Obviously, approving the opening of a school for Catellonians only in this place wasn't the right thing to do.They had their own sense of justice.Someone came up and
"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'
Nonetheless, these words startled Lora. "Are they so bold? This isn't Catellon, are they afraid of nothing here?"She truly felt the danger in which Eric resided.To kill him, they had gone to great lengths, setting up some sort of Catellonian school for their offspring. How much money and influence did that take?Eric's concern clearly wasn't about that. He asked Robert, "Any fish slipping through the net?" "Exactly!" Robert sat up straight. "According to the information they provided, we investigated several wealthy Catellonian businessmen who came to Salt City, only to find they've all disappeared!"I believe they're currently hiding in some corner, waiting for an opportunity!"This was the very concern of Robert. If they could capture all of them, it would be manageable, but unfortunately, there were still some fish slipping through the net."From the interrogation, those individuals seem to specialize in assassinations. If only we had discovered them sooner!" He was regret
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
Robert's tone carried a hint of urgency. "The team we sent to the orphanage has gone missing."Those dispatched were well-trained individuals—no one from Salt City or elsewhere would likely lay a hand on them.Eric immediately suspected the hands of Catellon were at play.With this realization, Eric spoke up. "Robert, their target is me. Your subordinates' safety shouldn't be an issue. I'll head over immediately. Robert, wait for my message!""Mr. Johnson, I'm coming with you!" Robert shouted.Without further ado, Eric hung up and summoned the Lockes to the Williams residence to ensure Sylvia's safety."Have they attacked?" Sylvia asked.Eric nodded. "Vee, stay home. I'll meet with Robert first. He should bring some men. Don't worry."Eric left before he could even change his clothes. Spotting the silver needle case on the display, he grabbed a few needles before departing.-Robert indeed brought a troop of about 20 men.Glancing at them, Eric said, "Robert, there's no need
As they stepped out of the car, there was nothing but the wind whispering through the silent streets, devoid of any human presence. The dim glow of the streetlights cast eerie shadows, and the rustling of branches echoed in the air.Robert pulled back the slide of his gun, flicked off the safety, and turned to Eric. "Mr. Johnson, are they really here?"Eric nodded. "They must be here. Our tire's been punctured, and besides, the atmosphere here..."Be cautious. Absolutely! Do not pursue the enemy!" He had learned his lesson in Catellon. Ruth, that fierce woman, had almost been ambushed when she chased after a few shadow warriors. If Ruth had died in Catellon, it would have caused quite a stir."It's a shame..." Robert sighed. "Our team lacks proper equipment. If only we had night vision goggles."In the midst of pitch darkness, Robert stood beneath the lamplight, vigilant against potential threats. However, no sign of danger emerged, just the silhouette of a figure stumbling along
Several sounds of breaking air echoed.It was Robert's turn to demonstrate. He raised the submachine gun in his hand and squeezed the trigger a few times in succession.The bullets hit several flying knives and fell to the ground."Robert, impressive!" Eric couldn't help but admire him.Robert's skill was quite remarkable—three flying knives, three bullets, each shot hitting its mark! Such precision was rare nationwide.Targeting a moving object wasn't difficult. The real challenge lay in hitting the mark and then swiftly moving on to the next, and the next after that!Graciously accepting Eric's praise, Robert smiled. "Just rapid aiming and shooting, basic training."Eric knew Robert was being modest. However, Robert also felt somewhat frustrated. "If it weren't for regulations, I'd empty these magazines into these trees to see where they're hiding!"He noticed the flying knives coming from the treetops, shrouded by dense foliage, making them difficult to spot. Although he car