“My real name is Scarlett Brooks, Commander,” Black Rose replied honestly.
“Alright, Scarlett. I would like to purchase the commercial city in Cansington. You’ll be in charge of it. Henry will assist you behind the scenes and prepare everything for you so you can purchase the place at the lowest price. All you will have to do is attract foreign investments and transform it into a top-tier financial center.”
“Understood!” Scarlett nodded, not daring to refuse his order.
“Henry.”
“I’m all ears, James.”
“Inform our men in the Southern Plains to investigate the ancient tomb of the Prince of Orchid Mountain and the mastermind who hired the Black Rose Gang to raid the tomb. Also, find out the identity of the murderer who stole the treasure and whether it was a Black Rose gang member or someone else,” James instructed.
Henry nodded and walked out. Taking out his phone, he called the Southern Plains Headquarters and ordered them to use all available connections to investigate.
James looked at Scarlett again. She had her head lowered, and her body trembled slightly.
“Sit, don’t be so restrained.” He pointed at a chair.
“I…I don’t dare to.” Scarlett was scared to the point of tears.
The man before her was the Black Dragon that swept 18 countries at the borders and commanded the million-soldier Black Dragon Army.
She did not dare to sit in front of him.
“I already told you. The Black Dragon doesn’t exist in Cansington. I’m only James here.”
“Okay, Ja…James.”
Scarlett parted her trembling lips and uttered his name.
Then, she sat down.
“Tell me what happened at the ancient tomb,” James inquired.
“Okay,” Scarlett nodded and explained.
About three months ago, they received an employment payment and a map to rob an ancient tomb. After that, they spent a month researching before finally entering the ancient tomb.
They went through a series of traps and arrived at the depths of the ancient tomb.
Inside a crystal coffin, they found an ancient box with a key.
Suddenly, all their electronic equipment malfunctioned, and their flashlights failed.
James glanced at her and said indifferently, “Are there any lies in your story?”
“There is no falsehood, Commander!”
James waved his hands, and Henry quickly put away his gun.
“Okay, you can get up. Since you’ve come to me for protection, you can work for me with peace of mind. Remember, this is Cansington. There is no Black Dragon or Black Rose here. I’m James, and you’re Scarlett. As for your identity, we’ll have to make it a little more exaggerated. After all, how would an ordinary person be able to buy the commercial city?”
After James gave instructions, he got up and left.
Scarlett finally sighed in relief after seeing him leave.
Her smooth forehead was bruised and bleeding, while beads of sweat covered her pale face.
Henry smiled and said, “You don’t have to be so nervous. James isn’t as scary as the rumors make him out to be. In fact, he treats his subordinates very well. As long as you work for him honestly and don’t betray him, you’ll be fine. However, if you do betray him, the consequences will be…”
“I understand, I understand!” Scarlett nodded vigorously.
“Let’s go complete the task he had ordered! We’ll have to purchase the trade center as soon as possible!”
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