“What did she say?” Mina Hadley asked worriedly.
“She said there are different top secret offices. Except the person in charge, no one knows where yours is, not even Jasper’s father. She will give each of you 1 million yuan as compensation,” Stella Grace said.
“Does this mean that we can’t go back to the team for the rest of our lives?” Mina frowned.
“Jasper may regain his memory one day. Otherwise, you may apply for the military again. You’ll have to start from the ground up, but I’m sure you’ll do well considering your talents,” Stella tried persuading her.
Mina stared at the ground. She was capable and strong but this was too much. “I need to discuss this with the rest of the team.”
“All the best,” Stella said apologetically.
They were in this situation because of her. She felt sorry for them, but there was nothing she could do.
For a soldier, glory was the most important thing.
All their past achievement were wiped out.
Putting herself in their shoes, she felt devastated.
Stella closed the door and slumped on her bed. She could not fall asleep again.
In the morning, she got up, brushed her teeth and washed her teeth. She opened the door and ran into
Mina and six other soldiers.
Stella was startled. “What’s wrong?” she asked.
“We had a meeting last night and have made a decision.
Our previous task was to find the murderer of Tavers Village. The task has not been completed yet, so we will continue with it.
Now that the Chief has temporarily forgotten us, we will take orders from you now,” Mina said on behalf of everyone.
Stella’s gaze swept across everyone’s faces.
They looked at her with no expressionlessly, but at the same time, they looked majestic.
It was horrible to lose your purpose in life.
She could not refuse them.
“Let’s work together,” Stella said encouragingly.
“We have no fear of hard work, no fear of suffering, no fear of blood, no fear of sweating. We work toward the same goal, moving forward steadily.” the seven soldiers recited in unison.
Stella felt inspired.
She finally found a reason to move forward.
She realized she was a dead woman walking these past few months..
Perhaps Jasper had forgotten about her and his comrades forever, but they would not forget their duties.
And she should be responsible for them.
Life went on in an orderly manner.
Jasper completely disappeared from her life.
There was no chance for them to meet again.
Due to the nature of his job, she rarely heard anything about him.
At the end of the year.
After months of monitoring, tracking, and stalking, they finally found Lionel Lausanne’s lover.
She was also the sister of the director of Ecocity Building Company and the older sister of the manager of the company.
“Inspector Grace, we have conclusive evidence that the manager of Ecocity Building Company has dealt with antiques smugglers. Also, we have undeniable evidence of the elicit relationship between Lionel Lausanne and Cindi Yales. Do we take action now?” Mina asked cautiously.
“Lionel sold the land to the company at a normal price. The company which excavated the cultural relics and sold them for smuggling has nothing to do with him.”
His account doesn’t show anything incriminating, and it was hard to prove that they had done anything wrong just because he stayed over at Cindi’s place.
If we launched a sneak attack and fail to find the antiques, we would only alert the enemy.
Send the photos of Lionel and Cindi to his wife and continue to monitor them,” Stella ordered.
“Yes. Inspector Grace. Are you going home for the New Year?” Mina asked worriedly.
Stella paused and shook her head. “Tell the guys to go home and have a good time with their families.”
“Okay, Mina replied and went on with her work.
Stella walked to the sky garden and looked up at the sky.
The moon was very bright, and her skin was swept by the cold wind. It brought a sense of loneliness.
Her face was so cold that it was almost numb.
What was Jasper doing now?
Working?
Having reunion with his family?
There was a sudden knock on the door.
Stella went back to the room and tidied up her clothes. She looked out from the peephole. It was a waiter holding a bunch of roses in his hand.
She opened the door in confusion.
Frederick Addington slid into view and said with a smile, “It’s been a while, Stella.”
“I’ll rather not see you.” She tried to slam the door in his face
but Frederick stopped her said, “I bring news of Jasper Milton. Do you want to know?”
“No. I’m going to rest, and my roommates will be back soon. Pardon me for not being able to welcome you,” Stella said adamantly.
“His memory has been restored,” Frederick said casually.
Stella was stunned.
“His memory has been restored to the day when Bettany Hadley got into the accident about 5 years ago.” he continued. “You know what it means, don’t you?” Frederick smirked.
His smile was very cold, like a harsh ice blade.
Stella didn’t want to listen more and wanted to slam the door. But she couldn’t.
She turned around, and Frederick walked in.
“This means that the most painful part for him is not being separated from you, but Bettany,” he jabbed.
“Are you done with what you want to say?” Stella asked impatiently.
“Look, aren’t you lucky? He was not willing to marry Katty Davis, and was still hung up over Bettany,” Frederick said sarcastically.
“Frederick, as you said before, there is no future between me and Jasper. I can accept reality. I’m not interested in what happens to him, no matter what it is,” Stella looked away from him and sat in the sofa.
His eyes started to soften. He sat next to her and asked, “Are you going home for the New Year celebration this year?”
“That isn’t my home. I’m just worried about my work if I left.”
“You don’t have to rely on Wilson Chuck to support your career. You can be my wife. I promise, you can get anything you desire. Why do you have to waste your talent in this remote place?”
After listening to him, she just felt ridiculous.
“Frederick, have you fallen in love with me?” Stella asked.
Frederick’s gaze dimmed. “I haven’t touched any other women since our divorce. I’ll make it up to you. I swear I mean it.”
Stella said calmly, “Frederick, marry another woman, have your own baby and live a good life. I’m not suitable for you. I don’t believe in love anymore. I just want to be single forever.”
“What if I told you that I found your child?” Frederick said, watching for he reaction.
Stella jumped to her feet. “You found my child? Where is my child? How is he now?” she asked breathlessly.
“That’s Jasper Milton’s child too. Would you bring the child to Jasper?” Frederick asked.