Nathan’smunication device was a specialized mobile phone equipped with advanced scientific research technology.


    Upon connection, all information regarding the other party’s mobile phone would be uploaded to the cloud database of the National Security Bureau.


    It was a new technology,pletely unfamiliar to Cory.


    During their phone conversation, Nathan periodically nced at Lonnie.


    Lonnie remained focused on hisputer screen, skillfully manipting a series of intricate codes.


    Cory persisted, “Nathan, we’d been friends for years.


    I can release your wife.


    Just admit your mistakes and kneel before Nte’s tomb to apologize.


    Guard it for three days and nights, and your wife will be safe.


    ”


    Listening in, Lonnie emphatically shook his head at his boss.


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    Cory had evaded capture for years, adeptly disguised with a profoundly duplicitous nature.


    So much could happen in three days.


    Who knew what might befall Lucinda? Moreover, Nathan had insisted he’d done nothing wrong.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Why should he apologize or tend to the tomb?


    Nathan remained silent, lost in thought.


    Cory refrained from pressing further.


    “Take your time to consider.


    If you haven’t called me by this time tomorrow, you’ll know the consequences.


    ”


    Then the call abruptly ended.


    It was hung up.


    Lonnie leaned in, asking, “Sir, what’s our next move?”


    Nathan, his eyes sharp, focused on the screen of code.


    “His words don’t matter.


    I need to regain control.


    We still have 24 hours.


    I’ll track him down.


    ”


    “Understood.


    ”


    Lonnie returned to his hacking task.


    Later that afternoon, Lonnie sessfully pinpointed Cory’s location using the mobile phone positioning system.


    The tracking revealed he remained in Hilldale.


    Nathan furrowed his brow, deep in thought.


    Just days before, Nathan had led a thorough search of Hilldale, yet found no trace of Cory and Lucinda.


    However, Cory hadn’t left the area at all…


    Nathan reviewed all the events of that day in his mind and suddenly realized something with a frown.


    “He’s the old fisherman by the stream in Hilldale.


    He disguised himself with a hunchback and masked his scent with salted fish.


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