Chapter 136
Logan gave me a thumbs up, "Allie, you might''ve just done us a huge favor!"
"Logan, are you sure you''re just a private detective?" I shot him a questioning look.
There was something elusive about Logan, something that hinted he was more than just a private
investigator. His demeanor today, his quick wit and the way he carried himself hinted at a man of
authority.
He shrugged nonchntly, "At least I can solve your problems."
His words seemed to confirm my suspicions. I decided not to probe further but kiddingly said, "I''m just
wondering how I''m going to pay you. I''m worried I might go bankrupt."
Logan chuckled, "Let''s keep yourpany clean and legit first."
"As long as I can get back what''s rightfully mine, I''m willing to give it all!" I earnestly pledged.
I understood what he meant.
"Don''t be so sensitive, Allie. Just remember why you started," heforted.
We both fell silent.
"By the way, Elbert rmended someone as a potential coborator. Do you know him? He said
Catherine knows that person!" I suddenly remembered.
Logan nced at me, raising an eyebrow, "If she knows him, I do too!"
I side-eyed Logan. Why did it feel like everyone was talking in riddles? Did I know this person too?
Without thinking, I blurted out, "I want to meet him in advance. After all, this isn''t just any coboration.
I need to talk to him personally. If you guys know him, he must be reliable, but we still need to agree on
terms, whether it''s coboration or just lending a hand."
I had no intention of hiding anything from Logan. The kid was proving to be quite trustworthy.
Logan nodded solemnly, "Understood!"
I continued, "I need to know his requirements. If I can retrieve the assets this time, I will start the next
step. I don''t want to see Jan one more day. And I''m sure he''s infected. He''s a threat to me and my
kids. I have to get away from him as soon as possible."
Logan pondered for a moment, "I got it! I know this person, you can trust him. I''ll arrange a meeting as
soon as Jan returns!"
Logan''s words made me doubt. Who was this person and what was his rtion with them? I was
curious. But I held back my questions, fearing it might seem like I didn''t trust them.
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I sighed inwardly. Maybe I''d been sick for too long and was losing touch with society.
Logan waved at me from his car before disappearing into the crowd, out of my sight.
I checked the time and headed to school. Since I was early, I stopped at a café across the street for a
coffee to calm myself and reflect on my encounter with Addrion.
My heart ached for Addrion''s tragic situation. If I hadn''t insisted on marrying Jan, Addrion would
never have faced such a cruel fate. I was d he was still alive. But life doesn''t give you "what ifs".
Back in the day, Addrion and Ronan were close friends. They were ssmates who got along
exceptionally well, even switching dorm rooms to be together. They were both members of the school
basketball team, known as the "Dynamic Duo".
When I first enrolled, it was these two who weed me to campus. Since Ronan was also from
Silverdale City, I was closer to him.
Addrion often teased Ronan, iming he only got attention because of Silverdale City. Ronan scoffed,
saying that Addrion wouldn’t get my attention even he was from Silverdale City.
During that time, both of them were vying for my affections. However, Ronan was always a bit more
subtle than Addrion - this could have something to do with their respective characters. And the first time
I visited the salon where Jan worked, it was these two who apanied me.
I remember the excitement leading up to the Christmas'' party and talent show. I was particrly thrilled
as I was participating in the event and needed a new hairstyle. They both insisted on apanying
me to the salon, and in the end, both of them did.
That was when I first met Jan.