As night fell, Hank moved through the streets and alleys of the small county town. It was deep winter now and extremely cold, but he was only wearing a long trench coat and did not seem affected at all. High-level martial artists were no longer afraid of the cold.

A small-time thug from the street corner approached with a flattering smile. “Mr. Armstrong, you’re here!”

Hank growled, “Get away from me and keep your distance—can’t stand your stench! Where’s Cole Nielsen? Has he arrived yet?”

The punk quickly stepped back but still smiled nervously. “He’s waiting for you at the usual spot, sir. Go right ahead.”

Hank started walking but paused. “Find me a woman. Someone easy on the eyes. I need to blow off some steam.”

The punk nodded eagerly. “Right away, sir. I’ll get you the best we’ve got!”

Back at the Maple Hotel, Chantelle gave a brief report to Andrew. “That’s the situation… The case is clear now. As long as we find the parasite poison caster, we can close it.”

Then, she glanced briefly at Eric, who sat beside Andrew.

Andrew nodded and smiled. “I understand the general situation… Don’t worry, I’ll help you solve this case! Also, let me introduce Eric Humphrey, the adopted son of Southern Martial Union leader, Mr. Jerome Thornton!”

Chantelle was shocked. “Eric Humphrey? Mr. Thornton’s adopted son? Andrew, how did you two end up together?"

Andrew shrugged. “It’s a long story, but in short, Eric has nowhere to go now.”

Eric could not stand it anymore. “Andrew, you’re the one without a place to go! Would I be in this situation if you hadn’t dragged me away?”

Andrew sneered coldly. “Don’t push me, or I’ll tell everyone whether you’re a top or bottom!”

Eric’s pale face suddenly turned bright red with fury and shame. He was still very sensitive about people knowing he was into men, especially since he was the receiving end of the relationship.

Chantelle could not understand what was happening between these two, but she did not care either. She said, “Andrew, I feel a lot better with you on board. Oh, and by the way, Ms. Emily Keller is also here in Verhampton Valley.”

Andrew frowned. “That self-important fool? What’s she doing here? Isn’t this mess big enough already?”

Chantelle shook her head. “Obviously, she came to seek justice for Hannah. And she brought Theo from the Fischer family along. He’s one of their top young elites. Looks like he’s trying to win the lady by stepping up for her.”

Andrew said indifferently, “Well, then I wish him luck. Hope he lands the prize. Let’s just get some sleep tonight. We’ll pick up the case again tomorrow.”

Chantelle’s face turned red, and she gave him a look. “Sleep sure… But where and how?”

Chapter 1899

As she said it, she glanced over at Eric.

Andrew waved her concern away. “Don’t worry about him. He’s not into… Well, that stuff between men and women doesn’t interest him.”

Seeing her still flustered, Andrew added, “Put simply, don’t even think of him as a real man, if you get what I’m saying.”

Chantelle’s jaw dropped slightly, both stunned and skeptical.

Eric snapped, completely enraged. “Andrew, I swear I’m going to fuck you up!”

Andrew sat there calmly, not flinching an inch. “Fuck me up? Please. Are you even capable of that? Does that thing of yours even work?”