Alyssa''s and Jasper''s expressions turned solemn after listening.
"If not, it could be that he cleans up the scene thoroughly every time hemits a crime, leaving no
trace behind. But that doesn''t quite fit the modus operandi of an ouw or top-tier assassin."
Cyrus traced his jawline with his finger as he calmly analyzed the situation. "So, I''m inclined to believe
he''s a hired assassin from abroad."
"If that''s the case, it''ll be even more difficult to investigate him. Once this job is done, he''ll disappear
immediately. He''d probably use a false identity to flee the country." Jasper''s gaze darkened gradually.
"Didn''t Ms. Angelina see his face? She cane to our station tomorrow and describe his face based
on her memory. I can arrange for a top-notch profiler from our city toe and draw a portrait of that
assassin."
Cyrus'' eyes shed with determination. "Having a sketch might provide more clues. We can''t dy too
long. People''s memories fade, and the likeness of the portrait can be distorted. The most
urate portrait will be drawn while the memory is fresh."
Alyssa and Jasper exchanged looks. Just as they were about to speak, a sweet andposed voice
spoke from behind.
"I remember his face."
Cyrus swiftly lifted his gaze.
Seeing Lauren descend the stairs gracefully, he felt his heart throb in his chest. He hurriedly stood up
from the couch.
The hot blood that once flowed calmly through his veins now seemed to stir restlessly.
Jasper suddenly remembered. "Right, Lauren had contact with that man too."
Pressing her lips together, Alyssa walked over to Lauren and gently wrapped her arm around her
shoulder. "Lauren, we''ll contact Angelina tomorrow and have her assist with this. You don''t need to do
anything or think about it. The most important thing is to focus on getting well."
She knew that although Lauren seemed fine on the outside, her soul was suffering from the trauma of
her episodes and the torment of her breakup with Landon.
Alyssa wished she could find the time to arrange modified electroconvulsive therapy for Lauren, hoping
it would help herpletely forget that painful day.
She couldn''t bear to see Lauren forced to relive that trauma, especially during such a critical time,
which would onlypound her suffering.
"Lauren, don''t force yourself," Cyrus said as he looked at her deeply. His voice was slightly hoarse.
"Your health and well-being are more important than anything else."
"Alyssa, Cyrus, it''s okay." Lauren gently shook her head, and her eyes showed determination.
"I''m fine now. I just want to help you all as much as I can. And I also want to catch that person to
uncover the terrifying conspiracy behind it. I want to know who is manipting the Harpers, using me,
and hurting Landon."
Alyssa''s and Jasper''s hearts clenched with a bitter ache.
In the past few days, they hadn''t told her much. Yet Lauren, clever as she was, had pieced together the
sequence of events from their scattered words.
Staring into Lauren''s reddened eyes, he sensed her deep affection when she mentioned Landon.
She loved him deeply, and he could see that. She loved him so deeply that there was no room for
another person in her heart.
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Jasper looked surprised. "Lauren, you still love—"
"I just want to do something more for him." Lauren interrupted him immediately with a smile.
"He''s always taken care of me, amodated me, and sacrificed for me. I want to do everything I can
before officially leaving him."
Leaving?
Cyrus stared at her wide-eyed, and his heart pounded intensely.
But he didn''t have the intention to take advantage of the situation, nor did he feel any joy in this
opportunity. He was only worried about whether she could handle it.
Alyssa lowered her gaze to hide her red-rimmed eyes.
Sensing her emotional fluctuations, Jasper took her hand and pressed it against his chest, silently
comforting her.
At this moment, Cyrus approached Lauren. His tall and robust figure, leaning toward her, exuded
strength and authority, yet his gaze toward her was filled with gentleness.