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Chapter 20

Author: Owusuma
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-30 12:42:49

Karl’s head suddenly jerked toward the far end of the restaurant.

And the he clicked his tongue I'm annoyance.

"Tsh, such a mess. Can she be a little dignified? What’s with the public display?"

David instantly shot him a side-eye.

“Focus, bro. The detective’s talking. That drama over there isn’t our business.”

Karl snorted, clearly unimpressed by what was happening at the far end of the restaurant, yet his gaze kept lingering.

Xander sat rigid, his legs crossed and his arms resting on the chair’s arms like he owned the world.

Across from him sat David and Karl—though Karl was more interested in the commotion in the corner than the actual conversation.

“I’m sorry, Mr. Michelle, we couldn’t find much about the name you gave us.”

The detective, a stocky man in his late forties with a sharp mustache, spoke in a steady, professional tone.

Xander leaned back in his seat, his fists clenched around the arm of the chair. His frustration was clearly visible in his features.

“Nothing
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