Chapter 316 - The Key Card (1/2)

The sleazy man lay unconscious on the floor as Halia glanced to her side in surprise. She recognized the voice of the man that had knocked this guy out, but what was he doing there? She was sure Jackson couldn't see her from the table where he was sitting. When did he approach and how much did he see?

But, she had no time to ask any questions or provide any explanations. The man was unconscious and she only had a short window of time before someone discovered him or he woke up. So, she quickly knelt beside the man, flipped him over, and stuck her hand in his back pocket.

Jackson looked at his wife with curiosity just as Sean and Natalie approached.

Halia thought her husband couldn't see her from the table, but Jackson's instincts were too strong. Ever since yesterday, he had sensed something strange about his wife, so he secretly kept an eye on her to make sure she wasn't in danger.

Halia grabbed hold of the man's wallet and threw it at Jackson. ”Search for a key card,” she instructed with urgency.

Jackson looked down at the wallet and did as his wife instructed. He had been an Interpol agent for many years, and he even headed one of their branches, but he suddenly felt like a rookie following the orders of his captain again. His wife was definitely a lot different to the clumsy little rookie that he first met.

While Jackson was searching through the wallet, Halia waved at Sean and said, ”Come, help me check his other pockets.”

Sean had worked with Halia before, so he could tell by the expression on her face that this was serious. Without questioning the woman, he quickly leaned over and started helping.

Meanwhile, Natalie stood on the side looking puzzled. ”What's happening?” she asked.

”It's best for you to pretend that you didn't see a thing, Nat,” Halia said. If the organization was involved, this was something that she didn't want Natalie to be entangled with. ”If you want to help, then warn us if someone approaches.”

Natalie quickly peeped around the corner and sighed with relief when she saw that no one was around. What was Halia doing in this hidden corner with a stranger?

Was her best friend...having an affair?!!!

Natalie's eyes opened wide with shock, but she quickly dismissed the thought. If her best friend was cheating, Jackson and Sean would not be helping her at the moment. But, an even scarier thought came to her mind. She had almost forgotten that her best friend, her husband, and even her best friend's husband were all spies! Was something illegal happening here? Was there a conspiracy? Were they in danger?

A short moment later, Jackson pulled out a card from the man's wallet and waved it around. ”I found it,” he said.

Halia glanced at the card, but she did not stop searching the man's body. She was even searching the inside pockets of his coat jacket. This man certainly had a lot of pockets.

”Is there another one?” Halia asked.

Jackson furrowed his brows, ”Another one?”

Without waiting for an answer, he continued to search the wallet, but he did not find another key card inside.

Suddenly, Natalie turned around and said with an anxious look on her face, ”Someone's coming!”

Jackson quickly returned the man's wallet to his pocket and Sean neatened the man's clothes, but Halia continued searching.

”Quick!” Natalie squealed between gritted teeth as she tried to remain composed. A man and a woman were approaching with desire in their eyes. Obviously, this was a popular makeout spot.

Natalie bit her lip nervously. Apart from the time that she acted as a ghost to scare Mother Wu, she had never done something so secretive.

”Halia, they're almost here,” she said anxiously, but Halia was focused on what she was doing and had no intention of stopping.

Natalie closed her eyes in a panic and quickly stepped out in front of the two people just as they were about to turn the corner.