Passing through a snow-covered street corner, He Ao raised his wristband and checked the time.
It was already 10:05.
He had left the office shortly before nine.
Reed had already transferred the 530,000, but more than an hour had passed, and the Anomaly Association's money had still not arrived.
He Ao raised his gaze toward the quaintly decorated low-rise building before him and the elegant portico extending from its entrance.
An artistic neon sign stood above the portico:
[Bounty Hunter Organization]
The low-rise building stood here, utterly out of place among the surrounding modern structures of steel and glass.
He Ao slowly walked forward, passing through the portico and the golden doors, heading toward the exquisite front desk behind them, adorned with delicate reliefs and inlaid gemstones.
"Hello, welcome to the Bounty Hunter Organization. How may I help you?"
Two young women in hip-hugging skirts and thick black stockings stood at the front desk.
One had naturally wavy blond hair, azure eyes, and a tall, voluptuous figure.
The other had black hair, brown eyes, and a slender, graceful build.
Both Front Desk attendants were exceptionally beautiful. When they saw the broad, muscular He Ao approaching, their eyes brightened slightly.
"I'm Loren." He Ao glanced around the lavish lobby, which resembled a luxury hotel, before returning his gaze to the two Front Desk attendants. "I reserved an item. I just received a notification through my account that I could come pick it up."
"Mr. Loren, please wait a moment. I'll look it up for you." The blond Front Desk attendant looked at He Ao, lowered her head, and rapidly operated the tablet before her.
A moment later, her eyes lit up. "Found it. Third floor, VIP Lounge Three."
Her smile bloomed brilliantly like a White Rose. Looking at He Ao, she