“Hello?”

A flick of a lighter sounded on the other end, followed by a man’s voice.

“Miss Moore, I didn’t expect our next chat to involve a crime.

Recognizing the voice, Hannah replied, “Officer Stevenson, you don’t waste any time, do you?”

“Hmm,”

On the other end, Alfredo took a drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly, a bitter smile on his face.

“If we were any slower, this could’ve turned into a mess.

You always replace trouble, Miss Moore.

Hannah chuckled.

“I prefer to see it as acting bravely this time.

Instead of a bravery medal, I get a scolding from you, Officer Stevenson?”

Alfredo laughed.

“I didn’t mean it like that.

Don’t go complaining to Bryson about me.

Ignoring the comment, Hannah continued, “Trouble seems to have a knack for replaceing me; I don’t have to go looking for it.

“So, what have you gotten from the three of them?” Hannah asked.

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“They took drugs that were forbidden, but something about this situation isn’t right,” Officer Stevenson mused, his tone betraying his unease.

His face was etched with concern as he scrutinized the folder in front of him.

Equally perplexed, she leaned forward and queried, “What’s strange about this, Officer Stevenson?”

“I was informed by our forensic team that this drug was once used in medicine.

But, it was banned because it was so powerful, and it hasn’t been seen for quite a while.

Here in our city, we keep a tight hold on banned substances, so how could these three have this drug in their system?”

Hannah weighed the information for a moment before she responded, “The answer is simple.

They must have taken the drugs before entering the country.

Officer Stevenson, however, shook his head in disagreement.

“We’ve looked into it, and there’s no record of them coming into the country.

Hannah’s face remained stoic.

“People like this have all sorts of sneaky ways to slip into a country, all for the purpose of hiding who hired them.

Officer Stevenson’s frustration was palpable over the phone.

“These guys are real bad news! Don’t you worry, we’ll investigate this to the fullest extent of the law.

However, Hannah was unfazed.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if you don’t replace anything.

The less we know about their identities, the more I’m certain they’re connected to outside powers.

” Her eyes shone with a steely determination.

Officer Stevenson leaned back, bringing his cigarette to his lips and releasing a plume of smoke as he spoke with a serious tone.

“Miss Moore, I must warn you that the trouble you’re dealing with now is much more serious than anything you’ve encountered before.

You’re not just dealing with regular folks here,” he said gravely, the cigarette dangling from his lips.

“Whatever it is you’ve done, Miss Moore, you’ve got these people riled up, and it’s clear they’re not playing nice.

As a police officer, and as a friend of Bryson, let me warn you.

Making deals with the devil is no joke.

“I know the risks, Officer Stevenson, but sometimes you have to take the bad with the good in business,” Hannah said thoughtfully.

With a sudden burst of laughter, she teased Officer Stevenson, “Even now, you can’t help but lecture me on the law, Officer Stevenson?”

He chuckled in response.

“Hey, it’s in our job description.

Hannah took a deep breath, shaking her head at his persistence.

“I won’t break the law, Officer Stevenson,” she assured him.

“But if I’m pushed into a corner, I don’t know what I’ll do.

Hannah’s words hung in the air for a moment before Officer Stevenson responded.

“Relax, Miss Moore.

Their deaths have been taken care of.

The files have been sealed, and you’re in the clear.

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