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As Tommy's figure gradually blurred out of his sight, Rhine felt as if he had been struck by a heavy hammer, and a mix of emotions surged in his chest.

This parting seems to foreshadow the end of a story; the two may be separated forever, never to cross paths again.

Rhine kept pondering his relationship with Tommy. They met by chance, and the evolution of their relationship, from awkward initial conversations to normal interactions, left him feeling both amazed and confused.

Initially, Line didn't intend to become close to Tommy, but fate brought them together as business partners and eventually friends.

In this lonely world, it is not easy to have a friend. Rine cherishes this friendship very much, but he is never sure if he holds the same place in Tommy's heart.

He couldn't understand why things had turned out this way. He had thought they would move forward steadily together, and even if wealth accumulated slowly, life would at least be improving. However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

Sooner or later, law enforcement will find out what Tommy is doing. When that happens, will being a member of the Know-It-All Agency affect the agency?

No, it will definitely have an impact. I guess the firm will be forced to close down due to the pressure.

In fact, there was no need for the firm to continue operating. In any case, they had already made back the money that Liz had invested, and even had a surplus.

With these thoughts in mind, Rhine walked heavily to the All-Knowing Agency.

He pushed open the familiar door and saw Coby and Liz waiting anxiously inside.

Their faces were etched with worry, but their expressions relaxed slightly the moment they saw Rhine.

However, when the two looked behind Rine for Tommy but couldn't find him, their relaxed mood instantly tightened again.

A hint of doubt flashed in Koby's eyes, while Liz involuntarily clenched her hands, her brows furrowed, as if she had already sensed an ominous sign.

Rhine stood in the doorway, sensing the tension inside. He knew he had to say something, even though he didn't know how to begin.

"Rhine, where's Tommy? Why didn't he come back with you?" Koby finally couldn't help but ask, his voice trembling slightly.

“He’s gone.” Rhine’s voice was low, carrying an undisguised weariness.

"Gone? Where did he go?" Koby frowned, his eyes filled with confusion.

He couldn't understand the meaning behind Rhine's words—whether he had gone home or somewhere else.

“I don’t know.” Rein’s answer was simple and direct, his gaze avoiding Koby’s follow-up questions.

“What do you mean I don’t know…” Koby’s tone was tinged with dissatisfaction; this ambiguous answer only made him more confused and anxious.

Seeing the confusion on Koby and Liz's faces, Rein knew he had to tell them the whole story.

He sat down and began to recount the scene of his last meeting with Tommy, describing it as calmly as possible.

As Rhine continued his story, Koby and Liz's expressions grew increasingly serious, their unease deepening as they listened to him.

After Rhine finished speaking, the room fell silent. They couldn't understand why things had suddenly turned out this way.

Tommy's departure, like an unsolvable mystery, caught them completely off guard. They didn't even have a chance to say goodbye to Tommy; it all happened so suddenly.

Liz broke the silence, her voice trembling slightly: "What do we do next?"

"Let's just close the firm."

When Liz heard Rhine's decision, it felt as if an invisible hand was gripping her heart tightly, and her face turned pale instantly.

Koby looked on in disbelief, his eyes wide as he stared at Rein, as if pleading for a different answer.

"Why close it down? I can still take on some missions, we can continue operating." Koby's voice carried a hint of despair; he was unwilling to accept this reality.

Rhine shook his head, his tone firm and heavy: "It's not because you can't take on missions, but because Tommy's case will definitely affect our firm. Once law enforcement starts investigating, they won't let any clues slip by. Closing the firm is inevitable; it's to protect all of us."

Liz nodded, her voice low and serious: "Rhine is right. If we don't do this, all three of us could be implicated once law enforcement investigates."

In fact, law enforcement will definitely order the firm to close. Before any incidents occurred, they could turn a blind eye, but now that an incident has happened, there is no need for the firm to continue operating.

Koby sighed helplessly. Although he was unwilling to accept it, reason told him that Rein and Liz were right.

“Well, I reckon the law enforcement will be knocking on our door in a couple of days,” Rhine continued, his gaze sweeping across the two men to make sure they understood what he was about to say.

“If they ask you, just say you stayed at the office all day, that Tommy took the day off, and that you thought he was sick or had other things to take care of, and that you knew nothing about what happened today.”

The two nodded in understanding.

Rhine continued, "Also, remember, Mrs. Hills only commissioned us to investigate Earl Hills's infidelity. We settled the payment with her a couple of days ago, and we know nothing about what happened afterward. We must keep a consistent story on this point and not leave anything out."

"we know."

Koby and Liz nodded simultaneously, their eyes revealing an unprecedented seriousness.

They knew they had to distance themselves from the situation, or they might get themselves into trouble.

The deaths of the Earl and Countess of Hills will undoubtedly attract the attention of law enforcement. They will certainly investigate thoroughly to find the murderer and all those involved. After all, the nobles need an explanation, and law enforcement needs to give them an answer.

“That’s settled then. For the next two days, we’ll continue operating as usual, everything as normal,” Rhine emphasized again, his gaze lingering on the two men to make sure they understood the next course of action.

"Remember, we don't know where Tommy is. He hasn't been to the office since yesterday."

Finally, Rhine gave a few more instructions, then got up and left the office. He needed to check if Arthur had returned home.