Why had he suddenly sought her out?
The question inevitably surfaced in Yucas's mind, followed just as inevitably by suspicion.
If her identity had been exposed, this visit would undoubtedly be a trap... Having witnessed Jonas's methods, Yucas had long since lost the trace of contempt she had initially felt. She knew full well just how dangerous the man named Jonas Wetting was.
But the mission she shouldered left her no choice but to continue along the path he had laid out.
If her guess was right, the recent series of riots in Vordell District also had deep ties to Jonas.
After all, trouble had broken out in Vordell District almost as soon as Jonas arrived... Yucas absolutely refused to believe there was no connection between the two.
Taken together, these incidents made Jonas too dangerous to ignore. That was also why Yucas had to grit her teeth and carry on with her mission.
Only a handful of the Peacekeeping Forces' senior officers recognized the extent of the threat Jonas posed.
And as the Peacekeeping Forces' last shield, Yucas had to ensure that this threat was snuffed out before it could grow.
Taking a deep breath, Yucas said:
"I understand, Mr. Jonas. I'll be there shortly."
On the top floor of the Alt Conglomerate, Yucas Amili stood before Jonas, looking somewhat ill at ease.
Of course, that unease was an act... Although she was genuinely a little nervous, someone who had weathered as many storms as Yucas would hardly lose her nerve at a time like this.
Her current behavior was merely intended to fit the persona she had established.
"Miss Alec, how has work been treating you lately?"
Noticing the young woman's arrival, Jonas smiled and asked in an easygoing tone.
Contrary to what Yucas had initially feared,