Chapter 1093
That night, Ligo lay in the room next to Pakart's, unable to fall asleep for a long time.
All day, she had been replaying everything that had happened during the day: how Stella had suddenly burst into tears, and how Pakart had gently held and comforted her. At the time, Ligo had been sitting above their heads and, without meaning to, listened to the entire conversation.
"The dead return to our side again and again..."
Alone in the dark room, Ligo murmured softly. Suddenly, she furrowed her brow hard, as if trying to forcibly cut off some emotion that had begun to flow on its own.
A beam of light shone through her window. It grew from faint to bright before vanishing entirely, drawing Ligo toward the window.
Late that night, Arevalo's car pulled up before Hesta's main house.
Although many people in the house had already gone to sleep, the deadly spectacle still dragged quite a few from their beds. Victoria came out wearing a coat, eyeing the scene outside warily.
"This is it, Governor," Hesta said. "Our last guest room was occupied a few days ago, so you'll have to make do in the study tonight."
"That's all right," Arevalo said quietly. He stared ahead, waiting for the secretary in the passenger seat to get out and open his door. "I have always trusted you."
Hesta smiled faintly.
Victoria had already stepped out through the front door.
Hesta approached and quietly told Victoria everything that had happened that night. When she heard the word "assassin," Victoria's gaze inevitably sharpened, only to be interrupted moments later by Arevalo's greeting.
"...I recognize you." The old man looked at her. "You led the Tan Yi hunting operation back then."
"Hello." Victoria stepped forward and shook the old man's hand.