Chapter 632


    Thssa followed Hertha’s gaze.)


    The man was tall and muscr, looking like he had been training for years and was in good shape.


    His hair was cut close to the scalp, and his skin was bronzed, clearly a sun-kissed tan.


    But his tan had a rugged, masculine appeal.


    He was talking to an antique dealer.


    Hertha led Thssa towards Payne, but he exuded an aura of stern authority and a sense of


    righteousness that made it hard for anyone to approach him lightly.


    Hertha gave Thssa’s arm a light shake, signaling her to initiate a conversation with Payne.


    Thssa took a deep breath, steeling herself to approach and greet him.


    Captain Payne asked the antique dealer, “Does this antique have the proper paperwork? Recently, a


    tomb was robbed. And a circr pendant was stolen. The picture I saw is quite simr to this one.”


    Captain Payne’s tone was as casual as ever, but his aura was intimidating enough to make one’s heart


    pound.


    Particrly, his words sent a shock of surprise across the antique dealer’s face.


    However, the dealer quicklyposed himself and assured, “Captain Payne, this antique has all the


    necessary paperwork. See for yourself. It’s definitely not stolen. If you’re interested in buying, I hope


    you will keep me in your good graces.”


    Captain Payne took the paperwork into his own hands, scrutinized it, then put it down, saying, “I’m not


    interested. Good luck selling it.”


    With that, Payne turned around, nearly bumping into Thssa who was approaching.


    Thssa stepped back to avoid physical contact, meeting Payne’s questioning gaze with a smile.


    “Good day, Captain Payne. I saw you here and decided toe over,” Thssa greeted, giving a


    friendly nod.


    Hertha, standing beside her, nodded in agreement.


    Payne nced at them both, his expression stern. “What can I do for you?”


    “Captain Payne, I have a case and I need your help to investigate. I have a clear understanding of the


    case but I need solid evidence,” Thssa stated, cutting straight to the point.


    There was no need for pretenses with a righteous and powerful officer like Payne.


    “Go ahead,” Payne responded. He was ustomed to people seeking his help for justice.


    Just as Thssa was about to speak, she noticed the crowd around them, including the curious gaze


    of the antique dealer.


    “Captain Payne, let’s move somewhere quieter, like over there,” she suggested, pointing to a small


    table in a quieter corner.


    Payne, understanding her need for discretion, agreed and led the way.


    Thssa, her hand gripping Hertha’s, felt more confident with her friend by her side and followed


    Payne.


    Hertha was happy to apany her, but then she caught sight of a familiar figure.


    ric!


    He was at the buffet with a wicked and flirtatious grin on his face. A woman, dressed provocatively and


    oozing allure, stood across from him holding a wine ss. They clinked their sses together and took


    a sip.


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    The woman’s gaze towards ric was filled with flirtation and seduction.


    At this sight, Hertha was no longer calm.


    ric


    was flirting with another woman!


    She murmured to Thssa, “Thssa, ric is over there. I’ll go deal with him. I believe in you, good


    luck!”


    Before Thssa could respond, Hertha had already let go of her hand and was heading towards ric.