Chapter 1898

+25 BONUS

Andrew ignored Hank’s snarl completely and smiled at Chantelle instead. “Chantelle, it’s only been a few days. How are you doing?”

Chantelle nodded, her face glowing. “I’m good. Nothing to worry about. What about you? How are things on your end in Goldridge?”

Andrew replied warmly, “I’m fine too. But I missed you so much, I couldn’t help it… I just rushed over.” Chantelle’s cheeks turned red, and she pretended to scold him. “Andrew, we’re on the job. No joking around.”

Hank, who had been standing there feeling ignored, finally snapped. His voice was low and cold. “Andrew, I asked you a question. What the hell are you doing here? We’re here for an official investigation; you’re not on the team. Who gave you the right to interfere?”

Andrew looked at him with a half-smile. “Hank, what are you so worked up about? You seem really unhappy about my arrival. What’s the matter? Did you do something you shouldn’t have, and you’re afraid I’m here to settle the score?”

Hank’s eyelid twitched wildly, but he scoffed dismissively. “Who do you think you are, Andrew? You think you’re qualified to settle scores with me? I’m from Special Ops, and someone like you isn’t worth my attention!”

Andrew nodded. “I won’t waste time arguing with you right now because the case comes first. When the case is over, you’re coming back to Blumedale with me, and you’ll confess your crimes to the Keller family on your knees!”

Hank sneered coldly. “You think just because you say it, I’m going to do it? Andrew, maybe you’re starting to think too highly of yourself.”

Andrew kept smiling. “We’ll see, Hank. Once this case wraps up, the truth’s gonna come out. And everything you’ve done… You’re going to pay for it, one by one.”

Hank’s face darkened. He clenched his jaw and hissed, “You son of a…”

Chantelle frowned. “Enough, both of you! We’ve got a case to solve. Let’s stay focused.”

Hank turned away with a glare. “I’m resuming the investigation. Ms. Garcia, are you coming?”

Chantelle answered calmly, “I’ll take another angle. Let’s split up.”

Hank’s face turned even colder. Andrew’s arrival had ruined everything.

Initially, he had planned to slowly win Chantelle over, get her drunk, and make his move. Somehow, this ice-cold beauty had stayed on high alert the entire trip, never once letting down her guard.

He could not find a single opening. As much as he wanted to force things, he did not dare, not with his Special Ops status on the line.

Nonetheless, what mattered most was the parasite poison case. It was not just some rogue martial artists stirring up trouble. It was all part of a scheme orchestrated by Scarlett.

The purpose was to attract Derek’s attention. Once it was discovered that the Driscoll family was behind it, the impact would be enormous, so Hank had been commissioned by Scarlett to cover it up.

Chantelle’s presence was just supposed to give Hank a wonderful bonus experience. He had planned to have his way with this aloof beauty just like he had with Hannah from the Keller family, then disappear back to Chetvine.

Everything had been so perfect and foolproof.

Derek had influence in Gabo Creek, but it did not reach Special Ops in Chetvine. Once Hank returned to Chetvine, he would immediately take on another assignment and continue laying low.

Unfortunately for him, that troublemaker Andrew had arrived. Hank’s eyes turned cold, determined to find a way to kill this Andrew.

If Andrew was here to target him, then there was no way he could leave this man alive. He had to get rid of Andrew, and soon.