Chapter 112
It was 11:30 am, and the staff lounge was empty,
“Our company offers great benefits and a people–friendly management style. Everyone heads back to their dort break and doesn’t come back until three in the afternoon John said
Today, he was dressed in a suit, looking sharp as he led Quinlyn through the office, pointing out the banners hanging on the walls and showcasing plaques of notable local businesses. The slogan “humane, people–oriented was displayed prominently
They entered the office, and John personally fixed some coffee, inviting. “So, what do you think? Are you interested in being my general manager? I can offer you an annual salary of 300 thousand, and we can discuss the other details separately
This time, Quinlyn nodded without hesitation.
“Alright, we’ll head to the borderlands in three days. Ever since a drug gang got busted a few months back, the area’s been locked down tight, making things a real challenge, John said, already gearing up. “With you on board. I’m sure we’ll crad
this.”
Quinlyn settled into the couch, not drinking coffee but sipping on a soda. She looked at him and said. “Shipping the goods is fine, but I need to check them out first.”
‘Check the goods? John paused, a hint of doubt surfacing. “You weren’t doing that before, were you?”
“Yeah, but back then I only needed to watch the road. Now it’s different. If we’re working together, I need to know the value of the goods, Quinlyn replied.
John thought about it and nodded. “Alright, since you brought it up, I’ll go along with it. If it were anyone else, I wouldn’t
agree.
Quinlyn knew he would definitely say yes. She was like a living map of the borderlands. She was a key part of the team.
John stepped outside to make a phone call and soon returned with a grin. “Perfect timing. A new shipment just arrived this evening. I’ll take you to check it out, and these two guys can relax a bit
The implication in his words sent a wave of panic through Bennett and Donny.
By mid–afternoon, Stanly’s team received word that John’s men had picked up some people at the station and taken them to the city’s largest private club.
“That club is involved in all sorts of shady stuff, and their security is super tight. Quinlyn, it’s probably best if you don’t go this time,” said Stanley.
“Yeah. As soon as they meet with John, the task force can move in and make the arrest,” added Larry.
After watching the club’s surveillance, Bennett agreed it wasn’t a safe place for a kid. “The capture is almost complete. To draw you out, John will definitely show up, and we’ll nail him then”
Quinlyn dropped the issue and just told them to be careful before heading back to the hotel.
Linda hadn’t returned. She had supposedly gone to send something to her daughter. She also withdrew 30 thousand dollars from Quinlyn’s account to transfer back home.
Bennett was busy coordinating with the local police to team up with the task force, while the Hill family’s trainees kept an eye on John’s henchmen.
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Chapter 112.
While the area outside was locked down, Quinlyn lay asleep in the heel room. It had been a while since she had faced danger Now, stepping back into the heightened sense of alertness common in the borderlands, she felt drained.
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She wasn’t sure how long she had dept, but when she woke up, her phone was buzzing non–stop. She sat up sparkly, her mind snapping to attention, and answered the call immediately
“Quinly, this is bad came Larry’s urgent voice John is bringing people to the hotel. They’re already on their way up”
Just as he finished, the doorbell rang in the quiet room.
“Got it Quinlyn said tersely, her gaze fixed on the door. She ended the call, grabbed her hoodie from the bed, threw it on, and calmly opened the door.
Right outside stood John, flanked by about six of his men.
“What do you want?” Quinlyn asked coldly, seeming to be irritated at being woken up.
John hadn’t expected her to be there, and after a pause, he chuckled awkwardly. “I was just worried you might get lost, so I thought I’d come pick you up.
“Lucky I did, or you might’ve slept right through it, huh? By the way, where are your guys?”
Just then, Bennett and Donny rushed down the hallway.
“Quinlyn, we just stepped out for a smoke,” Donny puffed, trying to catch his breath. In reality, they had just stashed their guns and gear and sprinted back from the command site. None of them anticipated John making a move like this.
Quinlyn shot a stern look at Donny and motioned for him to come over.
Unsure of her intentions, Donny leaned in slightly.
Then, out of nowhere, Quinlyn slapped him hard across the face. The force behind it spoke volumes about her displeasure “Next time I’m sleeping, don’t leave,” she said.
With that, she ignored the crowd’s shocked expressions and turned toward the elevator.
John noticed Donny’s face swelling up and felt a pang of sympathy. He quickly caught up, calling out “Quinlyn, wait! Don’t be so mad
Bennett patted Donny on the shoulder and whispered, “She’s just covering us
“I know” Donny grimaced, thinking about how strong Quinlyn was
Given this sudden shift, all the plans for the capture had to be reorganized.
In the car, Quinlyn rested her chin on her hand, staring out at the passing scenery. She noticed a drone trailing them and, after careful consideration, realized there was only one thing that might raise suspicion
Suddenly, she turned to Bennett and asked, “Where’s my mom?”
Bennett was caught off guard. He remembered that ever since they split up at the mall, Stanley’s team had been keeping an eye on Linda
Just then, Stanley’s voice crackled through the hidden earpiece. “At three in the afternoon, she bought a bus ticket and boarded a long–distance bus. But I just checked, she hasn’t checked in?
If Linda escaped, she escaped. But she hadn’t succeeded, and that was where the problem lay.
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Seeing Quinlyn’s expression turn icy, John finally spoke up from the front seat. “Hey, I told you the people we hired from outside aren’t reliable. Don’t worry. She’s with me, and you’ll see her soon?
Quinlyn tightened her grip on her knees and replied calmly, “I see.”
At six o’clock, the sky was painted with the afterglow of sunset as the city transitioned into its nighttime hustle and bustle.
Quinlyn stepped out of the car with John in front of a club and headed up to the fourth floor. As the elevator doors slid open, a strange mix of smoke and perfume enveloped them, blending with seductive music that filled the air.
The booths were arranged in a circle around a central pool stage. Inside, scantily clad performers swayed to the rhythm, and in the middle, a large spinning wheel had a person dangling from it, completely nude.
As they walked past the semi–open seating, the wild party scene unfolded around them. Men and women tangled together like snakes in a frenzy, and some of the activities were so bizarre that even Bennett and Donny felt uneasy watching.
John glanced back at Quinlyn and chuckled, “I was going to ask if you were interested. But compared to the border adventures, this is probably nothing. I won’t try to show off my skills here.”
After saying this, he lifted the beaded curtain of a booth, revealing Linda lying on the carpet, barely conscious.
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