Chapter 920 - Highland City Continuous Killings
Chapter 920: Highland City Continuous Killings
This place is really a treasure house.
Randy grinned in joy after leaving the pub and looking at the signed contract. Although his trade association wouldn’t get a huge share of the cake under the Alanic Financial Group’s control, it didn’t matter because he didn’t have the intention to operate his business here for the long term. After all, it was too risky for his small business to do such a thing under the watchful eyes of the five largest financial groups. All he had to do next was to sell these goods to the Light Mainland and earn a small fortune.
This was more than enough as Highland City wasn’t safe at the moment. Although it seemed like the Alanic Family was managing the city well… Randy lifted his head and gazed at the enormous star ring in the sky with knitted brows. He just couldn’t get used to this strange view. Unlike the sky above Country of Light, this scene left him shivering in an unknown fear. He let out a cough and abandoned the fears inside him before entering the carriage.
“Let’s head back now.”
Randy ordered and the carriage driver lashed the rein to drive the carriage. Randy gasped and shut his eyes nervously, resting on the expensive, luxurious chair. He had made a killing this trip. Although he benefited greatly, it was still terrifying to do something so secretive under the watchful eyes of the Alanic Family. No one was clearer than the merchants of the Country of Light about the strength of the five largest financial groups. If it weren’t for the other merchants who accessed this place constantly and allowed him to seize this opportunity, he wouldn’t have the guts to do it. But now, since he had already succeeded…
“Hmm?”
As Randy fantasized on how he could use this sum of money to create more wealth, he realized that the carriage gradually came to a halt. His heart sank instantly. Have I been discovered by the Alanic Family? But they shouldn’t be launching an attack for such a small matter, right?!
Randy trembled with fear as he approached the side window. But to his surprise, it wasn’t the private soldiers as he thought. There was no one and the entire road was oddly silent. What exactly happened? Is my carriage driver an idiot? Doesn’t he know that I’m rushing my way home?
Randy looked ahead and said.
Who did this?!
After ordering his men to deal with the aftermath, Clive paced on the street anxiously. He naturally sensed the threat in Shane’s words, but what had this got to do with him? Could it be that one of his men did this? If it were true, it would bring a huge impact to his plans. Didn’t I tell them to not do anything like this? Damn it; the city owner is unreliable and we can’t handle the death of a merchant in the city. Who did it? Was it the doing of my men? Or was it only an accident?
After all, not everyone who opposed the Alanic Financial Group would become his subjects. Moreover, Clive had always been separating himself from the radicals to not invite trouble. But he didn’t expect that some guys were so brazen.
All in all, I should investigate the truth cautiously. This is a critical period…
“Well, isn’t this Mr. Clive?”
As Clive racked his brains for solutions, a melodious voice disrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw a black-haired young lady in a black dress smiling at him. Behind the young lady was a golden-haired, adorable maid.
If I recall correctly, she is…
“Greetings, Miss Miranda.”
Clive bowed politely.
“I didn’t expect to see you here, Mr. Clive.”
Miranda revealed a mesmerizing smile. She went up and continued to gaze at him. Clive lowered his head slightly in some embarrassment and took two steps back. Before he thought of anything to say, the young lady asked a curious question.
“By the way, did something happen? It seems like there is a huge commotion.”
“Ah, it’s…”
Clive’s anxiousness had as though been splashed by a bucket of cold water that calmed him down completely. That’s right. I have more important things to do and I don’t have time to waste anymore.
“We found a corpse in the plaza today and are investigating the murder, Miss Miranda. For you and your maid’s safety, please stay indoors for now. I’m sure the truth will come to light very soon since Highland City isn’t a particularly huge city.”
“Murder?”
Miranda displayed a look of surprise. Then, she returned to her usual expression.
“Thank you for the warning, Mr. Clive. I hope you can successfully solve this case… Please be careful too.”
“I will. Thank you, Miss Miranda.”
Clive nodded and left instantly. All the way until he disappeared into the crowd, ‘Miranda’ shifted her gaze to Angelina, who showed an excited expression.
“Alright, let’s get to the next step, Angelina.”