Chapter 706
An out-of-the-blue explosion at Oaken Manor early that morning threw Aitland City, which had only just calmed down, into turmoil once again.
Barely ten minutes later, several police cars came speeding over.
Led by Commissioner Gray, more than a dozen officers appeared at Oaken Manor with unusual enthusiasm.
Of course, Commissioner Gray's fawning behavior toward Ann Rattrich Oaken had nothing to do with Qin Ran.
After another night spent reading, Qin Ran once again felt a faint throbbing pain in his temples.
Knowing that continuing in this state would be pointless, Qin Ran chose to rest at the right time.
He gently massaged his temples with his index fingers, his eyes half-closed.
His steady breathing made it seem as though he had fallen asleep.
But the moment a distinct set of footsteps sounded, Qin Ran immediately opened his eyes.
Before Tracy could knock, Qin Ran pulled open the door first.
"What is it?"
Qin Ran asked directly.
He had previously instructed them not to disturb him unless it was important. That included meals; he would go to the kitchen himself.
Therefore, the appearance of Ann Rattrich Oaken's secretary could only mean that something had happened.
Thinking of the explosion at Oaken Manor earlier, Qin Ran frowned.
"Meyer needs help?"
Qin Ran asked.
As they spent more time together, Qin Ran had gradually come to understand the relationship between Ann Rattrich Oaken and Meyer.
Just as he had guessed, it was a relationship similar to his own partnership.
Or, more accurately, an agreement.
But unlike him, Meyer's agreement with Ann Rattrich Oaken clearly came with territorial restrictions.
Meyer would only handle matters that occurred within Oaken Manor.
Once he left Oaken Manor, he would never interfere.
That was why Meyer had not pursued Qin Ran when he had fled