"Boss, what's going on?" Night Orchid asked.
Azure Fang and the others also looked over, their faces filled with concern.
"We're heading to the capital. We'll discuss on the way," Billy replied and then turned to Arthur Fowler and Bessie Charleston.
"Thank you for your hospitality. We'll take our leave for now, but we'll meet again someday."
"Commander Gardner, take care!" Arthur and Bessie both stood up and bowed.
"Ink Pavilion won't give up so easily. Be careful," Billy warned before heading towards the courtyard gate.
"What happened?" As they exited the courtyard, Judge asked.
"Stan Mitchell has been killed!" Billy took a deep breath and replied.
"What?!" They all exclaimed in shock.
Billy then briefly explained what Ian Blade had told him on the phone.
"An assassination of a high-ranking government official in broad daylight! These people have no fear!" Judge exclaimed angrily.
"Boss, did you entrust Stan with handling Alexandra Maynard's case?" Azure Fang asked. "Could this be related to that?"
"It's possible," Billy replied thoughtfully. "But we can't rule out other possibilities either."
Stan Mitchell had been in charge of Special Patrol Squadron for some time and had dealt with many people. There were many who might have had motives, including members of the Lien clan.
"Stout and Night Orchid, come with me to the capital. Azure Fang, arrange for a helicopter to pick you up and return home. Also, keep someone watching Alexandra Maynard around the clock." Billy ordered after some consideration.
"Boss, why don't we go with you to the capital?" Frostblade suggested.
"Not for now. I'll check the situation first, and if necessary, I'll let you know." Billy replied. He waved his hand and quickly walked towards the helicopter, with Night Orchid and Stout following closely behind.
Before 8 PM, the three of them arrived at the airport.
"Boss!" Ian led two subordinates to greet them.
"Get in the car, we can talk there." Billy said, nodding at Ian.
"Is there any new progress?" Billy asked as the car started moving.
"Not yet," Ian shook his head. "I checked Mr Mitchell's call records and investigated everyone he recently talked to, but none of them were the ones he had arranged to meet."
"Hmm?" Billy furrowed his brow slightly.
"Ian, did he have another phone?" Stout asked.
"This was the only number under his name," Ian replied. "Of course, it's possible he used someone else's identity information to get another phone. But we couldn't find another phone, even after searching his office and villa thoroughly."
"Ian, has Stan shown any unusual behavior these past few days?" Night Orchid asked after a moment of contemplation.
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