The situ
The situation was even more complicated than they imagined. Moreover, there are many forces that even the Janivelle police can’t reach.
Maxon pressed his lips together. “I never stopped investigating this case.”
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Quiana responded with a nonchalant “Oh, picking up a piece of fried fish, trying vainly to clear the tiny bones. Frustrated, she set the fork aside, got up, and said, “I’m done.”
A sharp chill seemed to follow her as she walked out, leaving the room in tense silence, everyone too stunned even to breathe.
Julius watched the abandoned piece of fish fo
for a
a moment before looking away. “Let’s go, Leo,” he said, signaling him to push the wheelchair.
At the Larson residence.
Winona’s room was in disarray, and she was on the phone.
In Winona’s room, chaos littered the floor as she spoke on the phone, her voice low and vicious. “Tell those reporters and influencers to keep their mouths shut|”
On the other end was her agent, Yulia. “I will,”
This time, they really messed upl
This had been a massive setback for them. Who would have thought that this Quiana, coming out of nowhere, could call on the head of the Justice Bureau?
It had to be Julius Hawley’s doing. But if Julius could pull those strings, what about Keith Hawley?
Yulia’s voice lowered. “Maybe you should speak with Keith?”
A glint of cold resolve flashed in Winona’s eyes.
The following day, Quinn released a list with hundreds of names–all those involved had been sued.
The news exploded on social media, dominating the trending topics and leaving the entire internet stunned.
Still reeling from the previous day, Alina murmured, “That was terrifying…”
Hugo glanced at her. “Aren’t you a manager? H
Haven’t you seen crowds like that before?”
Alina had, but yesterday’s scene was on a completely different level, Even now, the image of Maxon Pearson driving Quiana’s tricycle home left her feeling dizzy.
Hugo was feeding a fox, “if you want to koop being my sister’s manager, you’d better get used to it quickly.”
Alina forced a smile, her gaze shifting to Quiana, who lounged on the sofa playing a game. “You’ve gained a million followers on Instagram in just one day.”
Quiana didn’t care much about social media, so Alina always managed her accounts. Now, she wasn’t sure if this surge of attention was a blessing or a
curse.
“Oh, and,” Alina suddenly remembered, John said you’re welcome to return to the set anytime.”
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“Mm,” Quiana replied absentmindedly, busy responding to messages on her phone.
At the Hawley residence.
Leo frowned, deep in thought. “Even ShadowGrid gat involved, and from all the information they uncovered, Quiana was raised in the slums and was Daniel’s mentor–news that would be shocking enough on its own. But how could she have such a close connection with Maxon Pearson?”
It wasn’t just
close. Maxon treated Quiana with respect, even a hint of caution
Zack was equally puzzled. “A powerful hacker must be backing hor, hiding all her information.”
Julius’s eyelids flickered slightly as he spoke in his usual weary tone. “What if she is that hacker?”
Zack and Leo stared at him, unable to believe it. “No way.”
“Ito matter how skilled she might be, can she surpass ShadowGrid?” Shane passed Julius his medication. “You’re giving her too much credit.” The legendary “Hightwolf,” one of the five mysterious leaders of the Divine Alliance, is known for hacking skills rivaled only by K. Not skilled?
Julius narrowed his eyes, saying nothing more as he swallowed the bitter medicine, coughing as the taste hit his throat.
Shane handed him water. “Her adoptive parents died in that crash four years age, and Maxon was the one who handled the case. Maybe that’s the connection.”
At the mention of the accident, Zack glanced down at Julius leg, his expression cautious. “Julius, if Quiana’s been pursuing the truth behind that crash all along, then you…”
Julius’s paze dropped, and his hand tightened slightly over his leg
He didn’t say a word.
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