He used all the power that Imperial Capital had to offer, but the results still chilled him to the bone.
It was as if Angeline Severe had vanished into thin air and disappeared from Imperial Capital.
Jay felt extreme remorse for such an ending. He finally understood how it felt to be regretful over something.
"Angeline, I'm sorry.
"Please come back, I'll do whatever you want.
"Even if it's a suicide mission, as long as you're willing to accompany me, I’ll always be by your side. If you live, I live. If you die, I die."
In the cold, desolate night, an endless stream of tears poured from Jay's eyes.
Men cried easily too. You just needed to know what hurt them.
Three days later, Grayson, who had been out and about, returned to report to Jay.
"Mr. Ares, we’ve investigated all exits in Imperial Capital and have not found any suspicious vehicles. B y theory, Miss Severe should still be in Imperial City. However, our men have scoured all hotels and rentals but no information about her has been obtained."
Jay felt full-body chills. His blood-shot eyes bulged as he looked toward Grayson. "What about the test results on that pool of blood?”
Grayson had an uncomfortable expression on his face as he stuttered, "Mr. Ares, we've done a genetic match on the blood. It's been confirmed that it belongs to Miss Severe.”
"Ahh!" Like a lion that had been woken from its slumber, Jay let out a roar that could shatter the heavens.
"Who's the murderer?” he asked through clenched teeth.
Grayson said, "We've investigated the security footage. There was only one vehicle that passed through Imperial Capital during that time. However, its license plate became obscured by something reflective at the most critical moment. We couldn't get a good look at i t."
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