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Chapter 208: Confessions on the Homecoming and Urban Lookouts
A rough, booming shout echoed from outside the yard, carrying the unvarnished grit of a mountain man. “You rascal, you finally remembered to come home?!”Hartley stood up at once and went out to greet him. “Dad, where’s big brother?”The middle-aged man wore a tattered heavy army coat, his face weathered and worn, his tone full of helplessness. “He can’t leave the greenhouse. Old Xu is breathing down his neck about the schedule. Buyers are coming this afternoon, so he’s not allowed to step away. Once I’ve built up enough clout someday, I’ll never put up with this humiliation working under him.”Hartley stepped forward and brushed snow off his father’s shoulder, speaking softly to comfort him. “Then quit if you want. Come inside and warm up.”The man bent over and coughed violently. Years of backbreaking manual labor had already wrecked his health. He lifted his eyes toward the house, curious. “I heard your supervisor is here too?”“Yeah, he’s sitting inside.”The man took off his heav
Chapter 207: Roots of Poverty
“It’s settled.” Kane lay back on the bed and confirmed the plan. “I’ll head back to your hometown with you tomorrow. Cham’s staying here to keep watch. We’ve got enough men, and the situation is stable. Nothing will go wrong. The rest of you can take care of shopping and resting.”“Alright.” Hartley nodded firmly.“Wash up and get some sleep.” Kane was worn out. He got up, rushed into the bathroom for a quick shower, then fell straight into bed and passed out.......The next morning, a knock came right on time.“Kane, you awake? Time for breakfast.” Cham’s voice called out.Kane woke up, rubbing his throbbing head, and replied. He checked the time and noticed Hartley was already out of the room.He lingered in bed for a minute, then got ready and headed to the hotel dining hall. Silla, Anthony and the others were already sitting and eating.“Where’s Hartley?” Cham looked up and asked.“He’s gone to pick up supplies for his family visit. Left early this morning.” Kane picked up an egg
Chapter 206: The Mind Game After Drinks
The atmosphere at the booth grew quieter. Charles leaned in toward the intoxicated Cruz and lowered his voice, getting straight to the point. "The alcohol’s hit. Can you still think clearly? What do you make of tonight’s gathering?"Cruz lifted his eyes, his gaze hazy with longing. "What, you got more plans for the night?""I’m not talking about partying." Charles shook his head, his tone turning heavier. "Sitting here, haven’t you felt how heavy this circle really is?"Cruz propped his throbbing forehead, breathing heavily. "All I feel is worn out. Drained right down to my bones."Charles stuck his hands in his pockets, stayed silent for a few seconds, then spoke slowly. "Guess whether Uncle Cole is tired?"That soft question froze Cruz in an instant, his mind going blank."He clawed his way up from the bottom, grinding step by step to become a senior police officer and win a seat as a councilor." Charles looked at the crowd moving about downstairs, his voice calm yet sharp. "All the
Chapter 205: Undercurrents at the Checkpoint and Deliberate Co-option
"Uncle Calvin, you haven’t kept up your physique like you used to," Charles joked casually, handling the atmosphere perfectly.Calvin laughed loudly and sat down. "I’ve been holding back. I work out twice a week; otherwise, my weight would’ve spiraled out of control long ago."The group settled onto the sofa, chatting and laughing. Watching Charles maneuver through the crowd with easy poise, Cruz’s expression turned complicated. He now fully understood the foundation of Charles’s deep roots within this elite circle.......Hartley stepped out of the vehicle to survey the area. Three military trucks were parked neatly in the open space beside the checkpoint, and several armed soldiers stood scattered about chatting. Security was tight."Hold the vehicle for now. I’ll make contact," Hartley whispered to the driver, then dialed the private number Kane had given him.Six or seven minutes later, a burly middle-aged man walked down from the second floor of the checkpoint. A cigarette hung f
Chapter 204: The Inner Circle Steps In
"Ever since then, Radiance Security has taken full charge of all the Rizzo family’s cross-border cargo and personnel escorts," Chameng went on. "That’s how I linked up with Holt through these long-term assignments."Kane asked, "Does Holt carry a lot of clout within your circle?""He’s a man of few words, steady in his work, sharp-eyed, and willing to take risks and fight when needed," Chameng stated plainly. "Right now, there are around forty of us relying on the Novara operation, and every single one respects him."Kane understood. After leaving the police force, Holt had thrown off all restraints and built up considerable power and prestige. He was no longer that reserved cop from before.Kane spoke politely. "We’ll count on your support along the way."Chameng shook his head with firm conviction. "In our line of work, those who brave danger and face death side by side share a bond stronger than blood. No need for formalities."The two talked at length for over an hour, going over
Chapter 203: An Unexpected Discovery | Underhanded Games Amid Sudden Shifts
Smoke hung thick in the office. Cruz sat at his workstation, a cigarette pinched between his fingers, staring down at his phone. He was about to type out a leave request so he could head to Viera with Kane.*Knock knock knock.* A sharp knock cut through the air.A third-unit officer pushed the door open. "Captain, the Chief wants you. Right now."Cruz looked up, surprised. "Me?""Yeah, it’s urgent.""Alright, I’m on my way." Cruz stubbed out his cigarette and stood to leave.Five minutes later, inside Harrington’s office.Harrington sat behind his desk, cutting straight to the chase with a cold, crisp tone. "You still have that time-sensitive case under supervision?""I do. The serial robbery-homicide case. We’ve nearly mapped out all the leads and are ready to close the net any day now," Cruz answered honestly and sat down.Harrington spoke flatly. "Hand it over to Unit Two."Cruz froze, utterly confused. "Chief, the case is at the final stretch. Why hand it off all of a sudden? Runn
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