Chapter 1569 Lucas and Wynter's Teamwork
Eliana lifted her gaze and continued, "I have no idea what that means. Penelope never said things like that."
Wynter zoomed in on the picture, believing she could identify the location by the milkshake store sign and the surrounding buildings' colors. She then sent the picture to Wolf to narrow down the exact location.
Since Eliana mentioned that the interview felt odd, Wynter decided to check it out herself. She had wondered what might provoke an innocent girl into a sudden moment of clarity.
"Do you know exactly who the alumni you mentioned are?" Wynter questioned carefully.
If she could replace the name list, she might discover the connections between the students. From there, she would uncover the buyers' motives behind their purchases. Such dealings would carry significant risks, and Wynter suspected that it involved much more than acquiring a girl's body.
Having learned from the club incident, she now carried out her investigations thoroughly before taking any action. Otherwise, she would risk alerting her adversaries. Their tactics were far more insidious than she had anticipated, testing the very limits of human virtue.
For instance, they might bribe the parents to cease the investigation, bringing certain inquiries to a halt.
Wynter couldn't care less about other issues, but she was deeply concerned for the abducted students' safety. That was why she took more precautions than ever before, such as tailing the minivan just now.
After meeting Eliana, Wynter instructed Lucas to refrain from pursuing the minivan. Instead, he was told to record its license plate and trace its last stop through the system.
Typically, no one would dare to issue orders to a big shot. In fact, the newly appointed Lucas outranked the provincial officials and was even accompanied by about ten subordinates. Those receiving him greeted him with deep respect, underscoring his esteemned status.
Compared to his first appearance in Southdale, Lucas was now a changed man. With his backers' support, he quickly climbed the ranks. Even so, his transfer was anything but normal.
Lucas had earned his position not only by resolving several major cases but also by generating significant economic income wherever he went. He excelled in urban development and gained the citizens' admiration.
While Wynter had also played a role in such successes, Lucas stood out as a remarkable individual in his own right. Upon receiving the message from the Special Unit, he confirmed that it was sent by Wynter.
Immediately, he ordered his men to hold their positions and carry out the investigation
discreetly. On the other hand, Wynter would conduct hers out in the open. Instead of looking into the laboratory school, he would investigate the minivan's drivers.
It was unexpected to see the incredible teamwork between Lucas and Wynter.
Eliana shook her head in response to Wynter's question, revealing her limited knowledge of the case. "I didn't attend the interview. Only those who did would know the details. However, Mr. Valencia has a full list of names since he's in charge."
Wynter considered restraining Gideon, but the time had yet to come. If he were taken into custody, the mastermind could be alarmed and sever their ties, as seen in past incidents. If that were the case, Wynter might end up losing all the leads she had.
For now, Gideon needed to be retained and placed in a prominent position.
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