Ryan Sophos, one of the candidates for mayor of Aitland City.
Unlike the other candidate, the controversial Simid Oken, Ryan Sophos was not only young but also more charismatic.
Every speech he gave drew enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience.
His team had come together entirely because they were captivated by Ryan Sophos's charisma.
So when news arrived that morning that Simid Oken had died in the Winchester House Bombing Case, the Sophos team hugged one another in celebration.
In their eyes, with his greatest rival, Simid Oken, gone, Ryan Sophos was certain to become mayor of Aitland!
All of Aitland City would surely have a brighter future!
As for celebrating the news of someone's death?
It wasn't a funeral, was it?
"Continue revising tonight's speech according to our plan. Remember, we need to mourn our old rival, Simid Oken."
Ryan Sophos rose from his seat in the conference room and spoke with a calm expression.
Everyone on the team immediately took their cue from his composure and voiced their agreement.
Only after everyone had left did Ryan Sophos sit back down, deep unease spreading across his face.
"Mr. Sophos, are you worried that what you've done will come to light?"
A voice abruptly sounded behind the mayoral candidate.
Startled, Ryan Sophos sprang to his feet and turned around.
A casually dressed young man stood there. His face wasn't handsome, but it was clean-cut, and his eyes were exceptionally bright. He smiled at Ryan as he steadied the chair Ryan had knocked over.
There was a remarkable air of composure about him.
"Who are you?"
Ryan Sophos demanded in a low voice.
"A nobody. An important man like you certainly wouldn't know me. Though, if possible... I'd rather not know you either."
Qin Ran spoke slowly.
At the same