Chapter 240: Rinella’s Destiny is Her Own (33)

The chilly moonlight streamed through the swaying curtains.

Unnoticed by anyone, the bedroom window was ajar—a silent trace of the presence of a woman who had slipped in without a sound.

Despite my heightened skills, I struggled to detect the subtle intrusion until her shadow loomed before me.

It was an unavoidable situation.

After all, she was an expert who dedicated her life solely to this craft.

She was an impressive beauty, with cascading brown locks and her piercing green eyes accentuated by a delicate hairpin gracing her bangs.

Her complexion remained as pale as ever, a characteristic trait whenever she appeared before me, and today was no exception.

The spy from Imperial Intelligence, known to me as Senior Neris, cautiously began to speak.

“My apologies for the delay in my arrival. Certain details needed confirmation during the process of collecting relevant information.”

“Have you taken care of the injuries?”

Senior Neris’s expression turned peculiar at the unexpected question.

She looked at me with a shocked expression as I sat at the table, poring over the profiles of the missing individuals.

Among them were many familiar names, making it even more exhausting and distressing for me.

I massaged my temples, trying to suppress the fatigue with sheer willpower.

“I’m talking about your injuries. Have they all healed?”

“Ah, um, well…”

Senior Neris lowered her gaze, her expression tinged with confusion, her body tense with apprehension.

I clicked my tongue.

It seemed that there was a ridiculous misunderstanding.

Why had I burdened this innocent woman with such negative thoughts?