Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers
Chapter 148

Miller's Plan, Mona's New Direction

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Black Shield Police Department.

Carmen and Erxiao had been summoned early that morning and were waiting in the room.

"Boss?"

Erxiao finally spoke up, only to see Carmen give him a slight shake of the head.

Just then, footsteps sounded clearly outside the door.

The door opened, and Commander Old Ke walked in. He beckoned to Carmen and Erxiao. "Come with me!"

The three of them went straight to Director Hogg's office.

Carmen noticed someone else in the room besides Director Hogg.

A woman.

She was wrapped in a black robe, with a black silk veil covering her face.

When Carmen and Erxiao entered, she gave them an appraising look.

Director Hogg turned toward the woman too.

"Lady Zoe, they're the ones who brought back Lawrence's remains. You can ask them directly."

With that, he gave Old Ke a look.

Old Ke understood.

"Carmen, Lady Zoe is here on Lord Miller's behalf. Whatever she asks you, just tell her exactly what happened."

It was the first time Carmen had heard Miller's name, but he immediately realized this was the powerful figure behind Lawrence, come to investigate his death.

He also understood at once: the struggle for control of the Black Shield Police Department had begun!

"Yes!" He turned to Mona.

"Lady Zoe, I'm Enforcer Carmen. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Enforcer Carmen, I hear you brought back Lawrence's remains. Is that right?"

"Can you tell me exactly what happened?"

"Of course." Carmen looked back on the events and began his account.

"First, the armed Armored Vehicle carrying Commander Lawrence was attacked by a Tank from Marauder Prison..."

Carmen's voice was the only sound in the room. Everyone else listened, deep in thought.

After a long while, Carmen finished, and Mona gave a slight nod.

"So you sensed something was

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