Chapter 157


    Robert and Frederick had been buddies for almost two decades. Robert knew Frederick so well that he


    could pick him out of a pile of ash. So, when Robert had just finished restoring a photo, he immediately


    recognized the figure In It. That unyielding silhouette was Frederick himself


    Frederick took a nce at the photo, his eyes were very sharp.


    Frederick, you’re being snooped on, Robert dered steadfastly


    Frederick had an aura that was rather unsettling, “Is Maurice Winston behind this?”


    Robert shook his head. “Not sure. The photo was brought to me by a woman. Are you suspecting she’s


    Maurice’s henchwoman?”


    What’s her name?”


    “She goes by Smiley online. I don’t know her real name, Robert crossed his arms, his alert expression


    indicating deep thought. “But if she’s really Maurice’s henchwoman, this is a sloppy job My contact


    details are no secret, and our friendship ismon knowledge. Would Maurice be dumb enough to ask


    me to investigate you? I doubt it”


    Frederick rubbed his temples, his gaze piercing. He was about to dial a number on thendline when


    Robert reached over and hung up the phone.


    The man looked up, his puzzled eyes brimming with anger.


    Robert knew he wanted to dig into this matter and, without a doubt, he would end up tracing it back to


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    But having known Smiley for two years, Robert found her to be easygoing and a bit scatterbrained, not


    at all the scheming type.


    He feared this might be a misunderstanding and he didn’t want to harm an innocent person


    After all, Frederick’s methods were not something an ordinary person could handle


    “Get your hand off, Frederick warned


    Robert met his gaze, “If she’s really Maurice’s minion, investigating this through your contacts would


    set off rm bells. But I’ve known her for two years, and if I do it, she’ll let her guard down. It’ll make


    things easier”


    Hearing this, Frederick’s anger–stiffened face softened a bit.


    “Til get in touch with her right away. Regardless, I’ll arrange a meet–up first.”


    Saying this, Robert pulled out his phone and opened his chat with Smiley, typing briefly, “I’m back in


    Stonebridge City Meet up in a couple of days?”


    Smiley responded quickly. “No problem! Stay in touch!”


    Robert didn’t reply further. After putting down his phone, he picked up the photo again, studying it


    closely. “Where was this taken? it’s all ruins around, like a demolition site”


    Frederick nodded, “Cedarbrook Street. A month ago, I found that little girl from our childhood, and this


    was taken at her doorstep.”


    “So this is Yuna’s home?”


    “Mhm”


    Robert immediately furrowed his brows, his face changing.


    “This is even weirder If it’s Maurice, he’s investigating you to bring you down, he could just go to Yuna


    directly Why bother restoring a blumy photo? Makes no


    sense


    At this point, Robert was genuinely confused about their opponent’s background.


    Just then, Fredenck’s phone suddenly rang.


    He pulled it out and saw it was a call from Sapphire Valley Estates. As soon as he answered, he heard


    Sadie’s urgent and anxious voice. “Mr. Winston! Pleasee home ASAP there’s been an incident


    with the Ma’am!”