Chapter 920 - Highland City Continuous Killings (2/2)

“Soldiers! Tear down everything and burn the corpse!”

Shane ordered and shifted his ice-cold gaze to Clive who stood before him.

“Mr. Clive, I’m shocked that this happened. I hope you can report to the city owner and inform him that it is a shame that something like this happened in the city! I hope you can nab the murderer and account for the merchants who arrived here!”

Shane said and turned around without giving a second look. Clive knitted his brows and his eyes glinted in uncertainty.

Who did this?!

After ordering his men to deal with the aftermath, Clive paced on the street anxiously. He naturally sensed the threat in Shane’s words, but what had this got to do with him? Could it be that one of his men did this? If it were true, it would bring a huge impact to his plans. Didn’t I tell them to not do anything like this? Damn it; the city owner is unreliable and we can’t handle the death of a merchant in the city. Who did it? Was it the doing of my men? Or was it only an accident?

After all, not everyone who opposed the Alanic Financial Group would become his subjects. Moreover, Clive had always been separating himself from the radicals to not invite trouble. But he didn’t expect that some guys were so brazen.

All in all, I should investigate the truth cautiously. This is a critical period…

“Well, isn’t this Mr. Clive?”

As Clive racked his brains for solutions, a melodious voice disrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw a black-haired young lady in a black dress smiling at him. Behind the young lady was a golden-haired, adorable maid.

If I recall correctly, she is…

“Greetings, Miss Miranda.”

Clive bowed politely.

“I didn’t expect to see you here, Mr. Clive.”

Miranda revealed a mesmerizing smile. She went up and continued to gaze at him. Clive lowered his head slightly in some embarrassment and took two steps back. Before he thought of anything to say, the young lady asked a curious question.

“By the way, did something happen? It seems like there is a huge commotion.”

“Ah, it’s…”

Clive’s anxiousness had as though been splashed by a bucket of cold water that calmed him down completely. That’s right. I have more important things to do and I don’t have time to waste anymore.

“We found a corpse in the plaza today and are investigating the murder, Miss Miranda. For you and your maid’s safety, please stay indoors for now. I’m sure the truth will come to light very soon since Highland City isn’t a particularly huge city.”

“Murder?”

Miranda displayed a look of surprise. Then, she returned to her usual expression.

“Thank you for the warning, Mr. Clive. I hope you can successfully solve this case… Please be careful too.”

“I will. Thank you, Miss Miranda.”

Clive nodded and left instantly. All the way until he disappeared into the crowd, ‘Miranda’ shifted her gaze to Angelina, who showed an excited expression.

“Alright, let’s get to the next step, Angelina.”